Opportunities
please see below for opportunities that may be of interest to biological sciences majors
UC Davis Microbiology Graduate Program
There will be 'Virtual Admission Info Sessions' about UC Davis's Microbiology Graduate Program on October 21st at 3pm Pacific Time & October 28th at 1pm Pacific Time. The Program Chair, Admission Committee member, Program Coordinator, and Student Reps will be available to share admission information and to answer questions about applying to the Microbiology Graduate Program at UC Davis.
The flyer for the event can be found here.
Please reach out to Karryn Doyle at kddoyle@ucdavis.edu with any questions.
Associate Program & Analyst Positions
The healthcare information firm Close Concerns is currently hiring graduating seniors for their two-year Associate Program, as well as Analyst Positions at their sister organization dQ&A, a patient-focused diabetes research company. This year, they are looking to hire seven motivated people with all types of skills, backgrounds, interests, and experiences to work within their supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
Please reach out to Katie Lingen (she/her) at Katie.lingen@closeconcerns.com with any questions.
DOORS Scholarship Opportunity
This year The BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute (BTC Institute) is partnering with Promega to provide the DOORS scholarship to 10 talented students. This is a $5,000 scholarship being offered for Juniors and Seniors from underrepresented backgrounds. BTCI is a nonprofit, independent organization which shares the BTC building with Promega Corporation. The BTCI exists to offer training in biotechnology and biopharmaceutical manufacturing; support the development of high technology industries; facilitate science, technology, nature discovery and arts programs for the youth; and enable community organizations to offer educational and cultural programs.
Visit this website for more information.
Please note the Sept 30 deadline to apply.
Scholarship Opportunity
Each year, the Greater Illinois Chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (GIC HIMSS) offers two (2) $2,500 scholarships to students enrolled in accredited undergraduate, masters, and post-graduate programs in health management, health information technology (HIT), health-focused management programs, or other technology programs with an HIT focus.
The application for this opportunity is now open and can be accessed here. The application deadline is midnight U.S. Central time on November 13, 2022.
You can also read more about this opportunity on this flier.
Pharmacoengineering PhD Program
Division of Pharmacoengineering & Molecular Pharmaceutics (DPMP) at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy is offering a PhD program! DPMP is the only graduate program concentrated solely on delivery of pharmaceuticals and vaccines (drug delivery) and we focus on translating therapies from bench to beside.
There will be a Zoom information session about this program on Tuesday October 4th at 6:00pm Eastern Time. It is open to everyone, and you can register here.
Submit a question to be answered at the webinar here.
Flyer: undergraduate/pharmacoengineering-recruitment-flyer-for-oct-4-6pm-est-info-session.pdf
Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists (MAFS) Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Outreach
- The D&I committee has put forward a mission to contact midwestern colleges and universities which offer STEM degree programs. With this, we are hoping to distribute information about the opportunities we offer college students who have an interest in forensic science.
- The D&I committee is interested in getting students from underrepresented backgrounds to consider a career in Forensic Science. MAFS, and the forensic science community, can benefit from having new and diverse employees from different cultures and backgrounds.
- Inquiries about this opportunity? Email Elizabeth Griffin at EGriffin@isp.IN.gov
Volunteer/Course-Credits Interns Needed in the Exercise and Health Lab
Applications due August 26th.
Please see document for more information.
Teaching Laboratory Position
UChicago Biological Sciences Collegiate Division is looking for a Teaching Lab Tech. Please click here for more information.
Northwestern's Master of Science in Law (MSL) Program
- The MSL curriculum focuses on aspects of law and policy that are most relevant to technology and other STEM professionals: business law, entrepreneurship, innovation, regulatory strategy, intellectual property, data privacy & security, healthcare, and many others
- MSL classes are taught by a combination of core Northwestern Law faculty and an impressive group of industry experts, including entrepreneurs in the biomedical field and faculty from the Feinberg School of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management.
- The program can be completed full-time in nine months, or part-time online in two to four years.
For more information: an online information session coming up on Wednesday, May 18th at 5:30pm CT – this is a great way to learn more about this innovative program and hear directly from faculty and students. Students can register directly via this link.
University of Kentucky’s Dept. of Toxicology & Cancer Biology - Master's Programs
Master’s in Forensic Toxicology & Analytical Genetics
- This program has 2 concentration focuses:
- Forensic Toxicology/Chemistry
- Forensic/Analytical Genetics
- The program curriculum contains two internships, which will provide students with hand-on experiences necessary to exit the program and be competitive in the job market
- No GRE requirement
- Tuition for this program is assessed at a special tuition rate for all students (in- and out-of-state), which represents a significant savings for out-of-state students
- Link for more information: http://toxicology.med.uky.edu/tox-professional-master-forensic-toxicology-and-analytical-genetics
- Application Deadline: Applications received before April 1, 2022 will receive priority consideration. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Master’s in Toxicology
- Toxicology – Students investigate the effects of toxic agents on humans and our environments
- No GRE requirement
- Link for more information: https://toxicology.med.uky.edu/tox-about-1
- The admission requirements are the same as the PhD’s admission requirements which can be found here: https://toxicology.med.uky.edu/graduate-program
- Application Deadline: Applications received before April 1, 2022 will receive priority consideration. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Positions for Rare Disease Research at the University of Pennsylvania
The Gene Therapy Program (GTP) at the University of Pennsylvania is currently hiring for entry-level through senior director positions! Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, GTP has been a leader in the development of innovative vector technology for close to three decades. Led by Dr. Jim Wilson, we’ve cultivated a dynamic research environment that has emerged as the “go-to” organization for public and private partners who want to participate in the gene therapy space and help patients with rare diseases.
Any questions about these openings can be sent directly to GTP’s Human Resources Team (psom-gtphr@pobox.upenn.edu).
Flyer: gtp-flyer.pdf