‘Skill Development’
Learn Coding: courses and schools in Nashville
Apr. 13, 2015—The BRET Office of Career Development does not endorse these opportunities, nor do we know the effectiveness of the programs. That said, here are a few options to learn more with your interest coding. The Iron Yard (Nashville) The Iron Yard works directly with Launch Tennessee to bring tech education to the already-robust ecosystem they...
Data Management for Clinical Research Vanderbilt Coursera course
Apr. 3, 2015—Learn critical concepts and practical methods to support research data planning, collection, storage and dissemination.
Scientist Mentoring & Diversity Program for Biotech Program
Mar. 20, 2015—What is SMDP Biotech? The one year career mentoring program pairs ethnically diverse graduate students and post-doctoral researchers with industry mentors who work at biotech companies. With their mentors, Scholars attend a 6-day training session to learn about career opportunities in the biotech industry and receive career development coaching. They also attend a major biotech industry...
Science Education Programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Feb. 11, 2015—The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has several science education opportunities for current graduate students as well as postdocs and graduates. Check out all of their opportunities through their website: http://www.orau.org/ornl/applicants/default.htm
Call for Graduate Applications – Writing Studio
Jan. 29, 2015—The Vanderbilt Writing Studio is now in the process of hiring Graduate Writing Consultants, the Arts & Science Graduate Writing Fellow, and the Peabody Graduate Writing Fellow for the 2015-2016 academic year. Writing Consultants primarily hold one-to-one consultation sessions with graduate and undergraduate writers, but also have opportunities to facilitate workshops, writing groups, and other events....
Become a better communicator: Apply for the iBiology Young Scientist Series!
Jan. 15, 2015—Are you a young scientist? Would you like to share the results of your biology research with an international audience? Are you interested in becoming a better communicator? Apply for the iBiology Young Scientist Seminar Series by February 1st, 2015! If you are a Ph.D. candidate or postdoctoral researcher in biological sciences, this competition offers a unique opportunity to...
Yes, you can attend that career event, says the U.S. government
Jan. 9, 2015—Graduate students and postdocs: You now have official permission from the U.S. government to attend that career event. That’s the message of a recent policy clarification from the Council on Financial Assistance Reform, which was created in 2011 by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The clarification states that graduate students and postdocs...
Info Session on Engineering Courses for audit, Spring 2015
Nov. 26, 2014—Postdocs and graduate students: Audit a project-based class with Dr. John Bers! Learn more about Enterprise Systems Design at the info session: Friday, December 5, 2014 11:00am Light Hall 350 Registration is requested. Enterprise Systems Design addresses an area that companies often pay less attention to than technology, marketing, strategy, and finance. ESD projects focus on designing...
NIH Webinar on Navigating NIH Application Submission and Review Process
Oct. 9, 2014—Notice Number: NOT-OD-15-002 Key Dates Release Date: October 2, 2014 – See more at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-15-002.html#sthash.raYg0Rq3.dpuf Purpose The purpose of this Notice is to inform new NIH grant applicants, those who mentor them and others about upcoming webinars that could help them better navigate the NIH application submission and review processes. The NIH Center for Scientific Review...
Online Training Course – Begins October 27, 2014 (Data Management / REDCap)
Oct. 6, 2014—New online Data Management course will start October 27, 2014. The course is available to anyone at no cost (regardless of location or institution affiliation) and will run approximately 5-weeks. We understand this is a busy time of year for most, so have structured assignments and due dates to be relatively flexible. This course is designed...
Online Webinar: “Freelance Medical Writing: How to Use Your Scientific Background to Make a 6-Figure, Work-At-Home”
Sep. 26, 2014—This webinar will describe some of the basics you need to know to get your freelance medical writing business up and running, and will answer some general questions, including the following: • What is the scope of medical writing? • How do I get work if I have no samples or experience?• How feasible/realistic is it...
PhD Jobs: How To Transition From Academia Into Business
Sep. 17, 2014—“I sent resumes to over 200 companies during my last year of graduate school and heard back from exactly zero of them. It was embarrassing. And confusing. I guess I just assumed that big corporations would fall all over themselves trying to hire me once I had a PhD. Not so much. Getting my PhD turned...
Registration open for a joint meeting of the Midwest and Southeast Chapters of the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities, Opryland Resort, Nashville
Sep. 3, 2014—Registration is open for the combined meeting of the Midwest Association of Core Facility Directors and the Southeastern Association of Shared Resources at the Opryland Resort in Nashville, October 9-11, 2014. This annual meeting is focused on administrative and scientific topics relevant to all shared resource directors and personnel. Highlights include an opening reception at...
NRSA Seminar with Dr. Kim Petrie
Sep. 2, 2014—The Chemical Biology Interface Training Program is excited to announce a 2-part series this fall, “Writing F31 and F32 NRSA Grants”! Please join us for Part 1 at 1:30 p.m. in 214 Light Hall, September 26th–Kim Petrie, PhD, will discuss the nuts and bolts of grant writing, including what makes NIH fellowships different from research grants, application...
ASPIRE Modules: 2014 Fall Courses announced
Aug. 13, 2014—The BRET Office of Career Development is excited to announce new programming being offered this fall as part of the ASPIRE Program! We are introducing five new ASPIRE Modules designed to provide graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with career exploration and training enhancement opportunities. The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit-bearing courses intended to help you develop professional...
American Medical Writers Association annual conference, Oct 8-11 in Memphis
Jul. 25, 2014—The AMWA Annual Conference is the ultimate resource for medical communicators around the world, offering educational and networking opportunities beyond compare in the field. Join the AMWA’s 74th Annual Conference from Oct 8-11 in Memphis. Learn more about the conference here: http://www.amwa.org/events_annual_conference
NIH Strategic Plan for Biomedical and Behavioral Training
Jul. 1, 2014—In 2011, The National Institute for General Medical Sciences published their Strategic Plan for Biomedical and Behavioral Research Training. A sampling of action items: Strongly encourage the use of individual development plans (IDPs) on all NIGMS-sponsored training and research awards. Require that all postdoctoral positions supported by NIGMS funds have IDPs that include a well-considered end-of-training target. Promote the importance of...
Use Spreadsheets to Keep Your Job Search Organized
Jun. 30, 2014—Spreadsheets are great for analyzing data, making lists, and sorting large amounts of information. But spreadsheets are also a wonderful resource for your job search. Excel — or even a Google shared spreadsheet — offers a multi-tabbed document option where you can store all aspects of your job search. Use one tab to gather deadlines and other applications of interest....
Preparing for a Job Interview
Jun. 26, 2014—Preparing for job interviews can be tough. Researching the company and the job, writing out possible interview questions and answers, and practicing with a friend are all great ways to prepare for the interview(s). The Chronicle of Higher Education has two great recent articles to read through before jumping into the interview process. The...
6 Mistakes to Avoid Making With Your LinkedIn Profile
Jun. 26, 2014—LinkedIn is not just another social media time waster… it is the online, go-to place to represent your professional profile. Recruiters, hiring managers, and career service professionals are all using LinkedIn in a serious way. Here is a great article on 6 Mistakes to Avoid Making With Your LinkedIn Profile. The BRET Office of Career Development...