‘Career Options: Research and Development’
Volunteer Opportunity: BioCentury Grand Rounds Conference, Sept 9-11, 2024, Nashville, TN
Aug. 2, 2024—BioCentury Grand Rounds | Nashville Sept. 9-11, 2024 Conference organizers are seeking student and postdoc volunteers to help with conference set-up, registration, and session Q&A moderation throughout the 3-day conference in exchange for access to the conference sessions when not in a volunteer role. All volunteers will need to attend a training session from 3:00 -4:00...
Job Opportunity: Molecular Biology Research Scientist, Assay Development, Verici Dx, Franklin, TN
Jul. 22, 2024—Molecular Biology Research Scientist, Assay Development Verici Dx pairs leading edge laboratory science with artificial intelligence to create innovative clinical tools. We have validated multiple leading-edge prognostic tests and continue to innovate to develop a complementary suite of tests forming an organ transplant platform for personalized patient and organ response risk to assist clinicians in medical...
Scientist Mentoring and Diversity Program (SMDP) Fireside Chat information session on industry mentorship program: March 8, 2024, at 11:00am PT (applications due April 5, 2024)
Feb. 21, 2024—SMDP pairs diverse students (Post-baccalaureate, Master or PhD) and early career researchers with mentors who work at companies in the medical technology, biotechnology and consumer healthcare industries. With their mentors, Scholars attend a 5-day training session to learn about careers in industry and receive mentoring and career development coaching. Join the SMDP Fireside Chat information session on...
S Phase Bio Fund Spring 2024 Research Analyst Program
Feb. 9, 2024—
Genentech 2024 Summer Internship
Feb. 8, 2024—A Genentech internship is an amazing opportunity to learn, network, have fun, and work side-by-side with some of the most accomplished experts in the industry. We have plenty of opportunities where you can grow your skills, make an impact, and potentiate your career. We encourage you to visit the opportunities we have available for you...
Roche 2024 Summer Internship
Feb. 8, 2024—A Roche internship is an amazing opportunity to learn, network, have fun, and work side-by-side with some of the most accomplished experts in the industry. We have plenty of opportunities where you can grow your skills, make an impact, and potentiate your career. We encourage you to visit the opportunities we have available for you...
The National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program (NBBTP) Fellowship, application open
Jan. 9, 2024—The National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program (NBBTP) Fellowship is based at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD The NBBTP is a partnership between the Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the NIH. This is a rare opportunity for individuals seeking...
Apply for Genentech Summer 2024 Internships
Dec. 18, 2023—A Genentech internship is an amazing opportunity to learn, network, have fun, and work side-by-side with some of the most accomplished experts in the industry. Pursue groundbreaking scientific discoveries to change lives, and make a difference to our patients. Main Majors: Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, etc.), Computer Science, Bioinformatics and more. Check out the links...
Merck Innovation Travel Grant 2024
Dec. 13, 2023—Trialect partners with many industries and institutions to provide grants and visiting fellowship opportunities. Merck has partnered with Trialect to disseminate the innovation regarding the Innovation Travel Grant 2024 (42 candidates will be selected). Event Details: Expenses: Merck covers all participants’ travel, accommodation, and food expenses. More Information Here Here’s why you should consider applying: Connect with top students globally...
Merck KGaA Innovation Cup Summer Camp for PhD Students and Postdocs
Nov. 13, 2023—From July, 20th – July, 26th 2024, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany will be hosting the Innovation Cup Summer Camp (http://innovationcup.merckgroup.com, http://innovationcup.emdgroup.com). The Innovation Cup is an initiative for post-graduate students in natural sciences, computer sciences, and business administration to attend a training program near Frankfurt, Germany. All travel, food and accommodation expenses are paid by us. The Innovation Cup...
Job Opportunity: Research Associate, Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD), Dresden, Germany
Oct. 26, 2023—Are you passionate about fascinating important scientific questions? Do you want to understand how self-renewing macrophages fight cancer and protect against aging? Or what defines stemness in macrophages on the molecular level? Please apply to the lab of Alexander von Humboldt Professor Dr. Michael Sieweke, chair of stem cell research and cellular therapies at the CRTD,...
ASPIRE on the Road Bonus Fall Edition! We are headed to St. Louis! October 2023; application now open!
Jul. 27, 2023— ASPIRE On the Road is an initiative of the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program aimed at broadening the training experiences of biomedical PhD graduate students and postdocs by organizing site visits to companies and organizations to help our trainees make well-informed career decisions. During these trips, we will spend time with area biotechnology and pharma companies learning about...
Merck On-campus Employer Info Session Thursday, July 27, 2023
Jul. 12, 2023—The VU Graduate Program in Chemistry and the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program is excited to welcome Merck to campus for an Employer Information Session. “Merck Pharmaceutical Research & Development” Brandon A. Vara, PhD Associate Principal Scientist, Discovery Chemistry Following completion of my undergraduate studies in Chemistry at James Madison University in Virginia,...
Merck On-Campus Vanderbilt PhD recruiting day, July 27th, 2023
Jun. 15, 2023—Save the Date! Representatives from Merck will be conducting a campus recruiting/visitation day on Thursday, July 27th. Merck departments being represented include Discovery Chemistry, Informatics, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Analytical R&D. They have recently hired PhDs with expertise in a variety of fields including immunology, neurology, mass spec, hemodynamics, oncology, organic chemistry, informatics, and mechanical...
S Phase Biofund Business of Biotech Forum, Wednesday, Feb 22, 5-7 pm West End Tower
Feb. 17, 2023—Vanderbilt grad student and postdocs, join S Phase BioFund for a Business of Biotech Forum on Wed, Feb 22 at 5-7pm! We’re bringing together some major players in the Nashville biotech space, including founders, entrepreneurial faculty, and former biomedical graduate students who transitioned into the biotech industry. It’s going to be a great event, not...
Biopharma companies with postdoctoral programs
Feb. 6, 2023—Looking for an industry postdoc? Check out these companies, who have well-established postdoc programs. 1. The Roche Postdoc Fellowship (RPF) Programme and Genentech Postdoctoral Programs 2. Novartis Innovation Postdoc Fellowship 3. Merck MRL Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program 4. Glaxo-Smith-Kline Postdoctoral R&D 5. AbbVie U.S. Professional Programs 6. Sanofi’s R&D Postdoctoral Program 7. Pfizer Postdoctoral Program...
ASPIRE on the Road is headed to San Francisco, Spring 2023 application now open!
Jan. 4, 2023—We will spend time with area biotechnology and pharma companies learning about career paths, hearing from key leadership, touring the facilities, and meeting with alumni. Read more about past trips here: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-development/aspire-on-the-road/ A maximum of 12 trainees will be selected to participate. Airfare and hotel accommodations will be covered by the ASPIRE Program for those selected to participate. Co-sponsored by the Vanderbilt...
APMM Bench to Bedside Series
Sep. 30, 2022—Join ASPIRE Path in Molecular Medicine for their Bench to Bedside series this Fall. B2B with Quin Wells, Wed, Oct 5, 5:00pm, MRB 3 1220 B2B with Bob Miller and the Shade Tree Clinic, Wed, Nov 2, 5:00pm, MRB 3 1220 B2B with Bill Schaffner, MD, Wed, Dec 7, 2022, 5:00pm, MRB 3 1220
NIH recruiting Stadtman Tenure-Track Investigators
Aug. 30, 2022—The NIH is recruiting Stadtman Tenure-Track Investigators which is starting for the Fall cycle. The Cancer & Developmental Biology Laboratory is one of the Laboratories (mini-departments) that will also be recruiting through this mechanism. They are looking for strong cell and developmental biologists to add to their complement of investigators (https://ccr.cancer.gov/cancer-and-developmental-biology-laboratory). The laboratory is located...
Investigator – Encoded Library Technologies (ELT) Biophysics, GSK, Cambridge, MA
Aug. 2, 2022—https://gsk.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/GSKCareers/job/USA—Massachusetts—Cambridge/Investigator—ELT-Biophysics_335079-1 GSK is seeking a highly motivated scientist to join the multidisciplinary Encoded Library Technologies (ELT) team. As a member of the ELT Biophysics Group, you will support small molecule drug discovery programs across GSK with specific accountability for biophysical aspects of hit identification, hit validation, and further developing platform capabilities. Additionally, you will represent...