UNC Training Initiatives in Biomedical and Biological Sciences

08/08/2022

This is a great 4-part video series for trainees on the industry job search.

Job hunting in industry (biotech/pharma) doesn’t have to be mysterious. These four talks cover landing a job in industry: how to search, apply, interview and negotiate for industry scientist positions.

05/03/2022

For PhD students interested in consulting/VC careers:

Foresite Capital and Foresite Labs are pleased to accept applications for the second cohort of the Foresite Fellows Program. These fellowships are part-time paid positions for students who have a strong interest in healthcare and/or biotech innovation. Fellows should be currently enrolled in PhD, MD, MBA, MPP, MD/MBA, MD/PhD, or postdoctoral fellowship programs. Each fellow will get deep exposure to venture capital and venture creation activities, and will focus on landscaping, forecasting, and company ideation in key areas. Fellows will work with Foresite for three months beginning in mid-June with the possibility of continued engagement. Preference is given to candidates who are available for full-time employment by Dec 2022. Expected work commitment is ~8-10 hours/week, and unconventional thinking will be encouraged.

Foresite Capital and Foresite Labs are pleased to accept applications for the second cohort of the Foresite Fellows Program. These fellowships are part-time paid positions for students who have a strong interest in healthcare and/or biotech innovation. Fellows should be currently enrolled in PhD, M

04/28/2022

Are you an early career scientist with thoughts about your professional development needs? is looking for your input! Please fill out this short survey to help FASEB identify areas where scientific societies can alleviate stressors.

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04/11/2022

If you missed the Career in Beer panel, it’s not too late!
There are fun follow up events and chances to learn more about beer.
Use the following link to sign up for events.

These opportunities are being offered by community members and not affiliated with UNC. For the brewery tour you need to be 21.

10/11/2021

Local company, StrideBio, has a number of open positions for recent PhD graduates. You can see them at:

See current career opportunities that are available at StrideBio, Inc.

08/28/2021

Check out a feature on the fantastic podcast, HelloPhD, of UNC OGE researchers on our recent research findings out in PLOS BIO - learn more about the impact of career and professional development for graduate and postdoctoral trainees on training and productivity!

HIMT: PARTICIPATE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, IT IS IMPORTANT....and, IT DOSNT HAVE TO SLOW YOU DOWN! IT MIGHT EVEN BE GOOD FOR YOU.

08/24/2021

Calling scientists-in-training (undergrads, Masters, PhDs, & Postdocs!) - Check out this Promega Challenge - one of our student interns is working to find out what YOU want to win - plus get the chance to actually win prizes!

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11/25/2020

Learn from Santa about how you can participate in the TIBBS December social and win prizes with your Holiday ornament decorating skills!

11/17/2020

https://edgeforscholars.org/how-to-phd-10-tips-from-hindsight/

A PhD is challenging but also rewarding journey. Here I share 10 tips that helped me navigate my PhD.

10/09/2020

- Pumpkin Deign Contest 2020!

Pics or it didn't happen! - Upload to Twitter by Oct 26th

Get your friends to vote for your design to win!

06/30/2020

Show off YOUR genius to protect *BLACK* Genius! Join our on Fridays ($15) in July to support , an organization aiming to close the academic opportunity gap of Black children. Register: https://tinyurl.com/y7qk2ajc

06/30/2020

How Did You Get That Job? (HDYGTJ) with University Professional Development Director Rebekah Layton, PhD, CMC, PCC, and host Dr. Garth Fowler

Sponsored by the American Psychological Association
FREE 30-min webinar
July 14 @ 11:00-11:30 a.m. EDT

The knowledge, skills and experience gained through your doctoral training can successfully transfer to a variety of jobs. In her role at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Rebekah Layton, PhD, CMC, PCC, develops and directs innovative professional development programs for 1000+ biomedical graduate and postdoctoral trainees; provides individual professional career coaching and leadership mentoring for trainees; and develops curricula and oversees academic certificates. Learn how you can apply your education to a similar job.

About the Speaker: Rebekah Layton, PhD, CMC, PCC, is the director of Professional Development Programs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Rebekah provides individual career coaching and leadership mentoring for trainees and is a Certified Mentor Coach (CMC) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC). She is a published author on professional development and career outcomes, a contributor to Inside Higher Ed Carpe Careers, and a member of the Graduate Career Consortium.

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