‘Career Options: Government Administration’
Beyond the Lab: Efrain Garcia, Government Administration
Apr. 30, 2016—In the month of April, the Office of Career Development is featuring a Beyond the Lab video each day of the month, highlighting awesome alumni in the video series. Today we highlight Efrain Garcia, PhD, who held the longest title of all of our interviewees! Here it is: "Senior Science Analyst, Project Officer, Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority,...
Beyond the Lab: Hillary Carter, Government Administration
Apr. 12, 2016—In the month of April, the Office of Career Development is featuring a Beyond the Lab video each day of the month, highlighting awesome alumni in the video series. Today we highlight Hillary Carter, Senior Advisor for Biosecurity and a Team Chief in the Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR), US Department of State. Dr. Carter spoke at the 2015...
Job Posting: Government Relations Associate, Consortium of Social Science Associations, Washington DC
Feb. 23, 2016—Consortium of Social Science Associations Seeks Candidates for Government Relations Associate Closes March 15, 2016 Position: Government Relations Associate Organization: Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA), nonprofit Job Location: Washington, DC Start Date: Flexible Employment Type: Salary, Full Time, Exempt, Registered Lobbyist Hours per Week: 40 Work Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, some...
Make an Impact: Become a White House Fellow
Nov. 5, 2015—
Apply September 28-October 13 for the Presidential Management Fellows program
Sep. 15, 2015—The Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF) is a prestigious leadership development program designed to help advanced degree candidates and advanced degree holders enter a career in the US Federal Government. Selected PMF Finalists are eligible to work in a managerial/ administrative role (not research) at a range of government agencies. PMFs perform valuable service while jump-starting their careers, and get full...
List of science policy fellowships
Sep. 8, 2015—Interested in a career in science policy? A policy fellowship or internship is a great stepping stone to a career in this area. This blog post from Discover has a list of science policy internship and fellowship opportunities for scientists and engineers. http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/intersection/2009/04/09/policy-fellowships-for-scientists-engineers/#.Ve8OSxFVhBe
Apply for the 2016 AAAS Fellowship Program
Sep. 3, 2015—The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) provide opportunities for professional development and public service. AAAS, as part of its mandate to advance science and serve society, operates the S&T Policy Fellowship Program. The aim is to foster scientifically informed, evidence-based policy and practice by involving scientists and engineers from a broad range of...
Job Opportunity: Managing Director, Illinois Science & Technology Coalition, Chicago, IL
Sep. 3, 2015—ISTC is hiring a Managing Director to lead policy and government affairs, and looking for candidates with a science and technology background, as well as experience with federal and state government. Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to Roxanne Atienza (roxy@istcoalition.org). Please share the description below with potential candidates in your network. Thank you! ...
Tennessee Governor’s Management Fellowship
Aug. 27, 2015—This fellowship gives recent graduates the opportunity to work for executive-level state government leaders in areas that interest them. It is a two-year commitment, and all of the fellows live and work in Nashville, Tennessee. Please visit the website for more information and if you have questions, those can be sent to tn.fellows@tn.gov. The Tennessee Governor’s Management Fellowship...
From Vanderbilt to AAAS Fellowship Information Panel
May. 13, 2015—The AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships provide opportunities for scientists and engineers to learn first-hand about policymaking while contributing their knowledge and analytical skills in the federal policy realm. Learn about the opportunities, process, and outcomes from the personal experiences of alumni Hillary Hager Carter, Nicole Garbarini, and Efrain Garcia as well as current...
Career Case Session with Omari Bandele
Apr. 16, 2015—Join Omari Bandele, PhD, FDA, as he discusses in-depth his daily work-life activities. Wednesday, May 6 11:30am-1pm Light Hall 415 A&B Registration is required. The closed group will have an in-depth discussion with Dr. Bandele about his role with the FDA and skills needed to obtain and maintain the position. Event limited to 25 people. ...
Job Opportunity: Managing Editor, Congressional Budget Office
Apr. 15, 2015—The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress to aid in policy decisions. The Management, Business, and Information Services Division seeks an experienced editor to manage the day-to-day operations of editing and publishing—helping to ensure that CBO’s reports are clear and accessible to a broad...
2015 BRET Annual Career Symposium: Science Careers That Put Your Communication Skills to Work!
Apr. 3, 2015—The BRET Office of Career Development, in partnership with the Vanderbilt Medical Alumni Association and training grants in biomedical sciences, are happy to announce the annual Career Symposium – “Science Careers That Put Your Communication Skills to Work!” — on Friday, May 29, 2015, at the Student Life Center on the Vanderbilt University campus. Explore many...
PhD Career Connections: Working at the FDA
Jan. 23, 2015—PhD Career Connections presents: Working at the FDA Wednesday, May 5 9:00-10:00am PRB 206 Registration is requested. featuring Omari Bandele, PhD Omari earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry from Tennessee State University. While attending Tennessee State, he was the recipient of several honors and awards including the Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC)...
Job Posting: Healthcare Policy Fellow, Representative Diane Black, Washington DC
Dec. 4, 2014—Rep. Diane Black seeks a Health Care Policy Fellow in her Washington, D.C. office In this position, the Legislative Fellow will act as legislative and administrative support to the policy team as it relates to health care initiatives. The Fellow will provide research and legislative drafting support while achieving a basic understanding of health policy...
Job Posting: Clinical Operations Manager, Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
Nov. 7, 2014—The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) is seeking a full-time Clinical Operations Manager to help manage a large, multidrug Phase II-III oncology trial under a public-private partnership managed by FNIH that includes participation by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and its Cooperative trials management group, the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG); the Food...
Job Opportunity: Health Administrator (Program Officers), National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, NIH, Bethesda MD
Sep. 24, 2014—NIBIB is currently seeking two new Health Administrator (Program Officers) to manage its optical imaging and spectroscopy and ultrasound portfolios. Extramural grants account for approximately 80 percent of NIH’s $31 billion budget and are awarded to investigators throughout the U.S. and abroad. As a Health Scientist Administrator/Program Officer, you will stimulate, plan, advise, direct, and...