Postdoc

We are excited to announce the 2026 ExCEL Scholar Award competition, inviting postdoctoral researchers from across the country to present at a research symposium hosted by Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) in the Bronx, at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Application requirements include contact info,… Read More

The VPA is looking for current Vanderbilt Postdocs to serve as mentors for our Postdoc Buddy Program! The goal of this program is to match new, incoming postdocs with current Vandy postdocs based on multiple factors that the buddies deem beneficial for a match, helping to build a supportive and welcoming community.  As a current postdoc, your insights about Nashville and… Read More

Join us for National Postdoc Appreciation Week to celebrate our awesome VU and VUMC postdocs! Come have a cookie with us on Wednesday, September 17th, from 11:00am to 2:00pm in the North Lobby of Light Hall. Read More

Thursday, February 20, 2025 11:00am Zoom registration. (updated as of 2/18/25) Description: Please join Abigail Brown PhD, BRET Director of Outcomes Research, to learn the basics about the different types of K awards, from institutional (K12) to K99 awards Co-sponsored by BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program… Read More

Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) program isnow accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs).  LOIs require submission of a 4,000 character-essay and a letter of reference.  These awards provide up to $560,000 over five years to bridge advanced postdoctoral training and the first three years of faculty service. Read More

Applications Open for Compass Career Development Program Applications are open to participate in the fifth cohort of Compass – an NIH-funded program that provides training and mentoring for early-career faculty and late-stage postdocs at U.S. academic institutions. Compass Scholars develop practical leadership and management skills for leading… Read More

Vanderbilt Genomic Medicine Training Program Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity      The Vanderbilt Genomic Medicine (VGM) Training Program in Nashville, TN is now accepting applications for the VGM T32 postdoctoral fellowship. VGM includes a major focus in pharmacogenomics, precision phenotyping, medical informatics,… Read More

SACNAS is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications to participate in the fourth annual Postdoc Leadership Institute (PLI). PLI is a training opportunity for postdocs looking to develop their leadership skills and ability to bring their whole selves – including their culture – to work as an… Read More

Exciting opportunities available at UT Southwestern for graduate students seeking postdoc mentors. See event flyer here Virtual Workshop: Pathway 2 Postdoc (P2P) We are hosting a virtual workshop, Pathway 2 Postdoc (P2P), designed for prospective postdoc candidates interested in pursuing postdoctoral training at UT… Read More

  The Propel Postdoctoral Scholars Program empowers outstanding researchers, prepares future faculty leaders, and creates a community of promising bioscientists from backgrounds historically underrepresented in academia who are interested in becoming faculty. Propel is a 2-year… Read More