BGS Career Development
Making It Count!
R.I.S.E.
Raising Influence in Science and Engineering
Date: June 8-10, 2020
Location: St Paul, MN
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 2020
3M R.I.S.E is primarily intended to introduce emerging female and/or underrepresented science and engineering graduate talent to the wide range of rewarding careers in research and development at one of the world’s most recognized innovation companies.
To learn more and apply, visit: go.3M.com/3MRISE
Please mark your calendars for the inaugural Penn BioConnect Symposium, scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2020, from 11am to 5pm, in the Smilow Center for Translational Research.
This first-of-its-kind symposium is designed to connect Penn trainees with BioTech companies here in Philadelphia and to provide opportunities for increased integration and alignment between Penn’s training programs and industry needs. Faculty keynote by Dan Rader, MD, and faculty-led discussions by Jon Epstein, MD, Emma Meagher, MD, Garret FitzGerald, MD, FRS, and Saar Gill, MD, PhD. Invited guests include leadership from BioTechs in our region.
Please register by April 25 and contact dkacy@pennmedicine.upenn.edu for any questions.
ASCB is offering two week-long courses this summer for PhD students, graduate students, and postdocs in health, science, and medical programs who wish to explore opportunities to implement their expertise in a biomedical business career. Of 230 attendees in 2014-2018, 66% now have jobs in industry, regulatory affairs, or tech transfer; the remainder are still in training or in academia. The course fee is $875 and scholarships from $200-$400 are available, thanks to support from Biogen. The East Coast course, in partnership with Manning School of Business at University of Massachusetts Lowell, is May 31-June 6. The West Coast course, in partnership with Keck Graduate Institute in Claremont, CA, is July 12-18. Each course can accommodate up to 50 graduate students and postdocs (international and domestic).
The deadline to apply is March 31. The application stipulates that applicants must become an ASCB member once they are accepted. Click here for more information and to apply.
Please note – BGS can provide up to $1500 to support students participating in off-site courses. Find more information and access the BGS Course Fund Request Form on the following page, under, “Travel Funds.”
Company overview:
At Homodeus, we are developing breakthrough gene therapy technology that allows us to discover, develop, manufacture, and commercialize transformative cures for untreated genetic diseases. We’re looking for talented, dedicated, passionate people to join our team and write DNA where it matters. Homodeus is part of 4Catalyzer, a family of seven biotech and med device companies with a shared vision of democratizing healthcare. 4Catalyzer companies have collectively raised over $700m to date. This is a unique opportunity to work at a nimble, fast-growing startup where you will build life-saving technologies. Embark on a journey with us to maximize global impact, motivated to change the lives of millions and of the people you love.
Open roles:
Postdoctoral Fellow- Respiratory Biology and Disease
At Novartis, we are committed to training the next generation of scientific leaders. This postdoctoral fellowship offers aspiring drug hunters a unique opportunity to join our Respiratory Biology Group at the Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation (GNF). Mentored by GNF scientific leaders, the postdoctoral fellows will gain first-hand experience in the design and development of breakthrough therapies and innovative technologies for the treatment of lung diseases.
A postdoctoral position is available for a highly motivated scientist interested in tissue repair and regeneration in respiratory diseases. The successful candidate will become a key contributor in a dynamic research team dedicated to improving organ repair and resolving abnormal tissue remodeling. The candidate will join the respiratory disease postdoc cluster at GNF and will be working with a large group of scientists on regenerative medicine across different disease settings. The successful candidate will have access to state-of-art high throughput technologies and proprietary genomics tools at GNF. The ideal candidate should have outstanding communication and writing skills, strong passion and commitment to science and the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team.
What you’ll bring to the role:
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Find out more about this opportunity here: https://www.gnf.nibr.com/careers/career-search/job-details/287733BR or send an email directly to rzhao@gnf.org.
ITMAT Education – TL1/T32 Slots Available for Certificate in Regulatory Science
Deadline: March 6, 2020
ITMAT Education’s Certificate in Regulatory Science provides PhD students with training to build upon their scientific expertise and prepares them to understand regulatory strategy, the execution of clinical trials, and approaches to translate early discoveries and preclinical investigations into therapeutics. This program is designed for PhD students who wish to pursue regulatory science careers in academia, the pharmaceutical & biotechnology industry, consulting and legal industries, and federal agencies.
The certificate includes a one-year engagement in a regulatory science research project (a new research project or as an additional aim to research currently being conducted) and four courses. TL1 appointees will receive one year of funding including a stipend per NIH policy and tuition funding to cover the cost of the certificate. http://www.itmat.upenn.edu/CertificateinRegulatoryScience.html
Contact Rachel McGarrigle, MSEd, rmcg@upenn.edu or Andrew Fesnak, MD, MHCI, fesnak@pennmedicine.upenn.edu to learn more.
Please note – students interested in a certificate program should review ‘Policies Governing Participation of BGS Students in Certificate Programs.’ Authorization is required through the form, ‘Authorization to Participate in a Certificate Program.’ Both forms are available here.