OGPS is notified periodically of opportunities for Tulane graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. These can range from part-time work-study jobs to assistantships, to full-time employment opportunities after graduation. Please check back frequently as we will try to update this page as we learn of positions. If you have any opportunities, you would like featured on this page, please send them to ogps@tulane.edu.
TULANE OPPORTUNITIES
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Mary Amelia Center for Women’s Health Equity Research (MAC)
Drs. Kelli Hall & Kat Theall
There are several positions that have recently been opened at the center and they are detailed below with links.
Post Doc Research Fellow: This is for Dr. Hall’s newly funded R01 project looking at the state level influence of economic policies on maternal mental health. This position will be working with large national population health datasets and running econometric analyses. The position will require semi-regular travel to Atlanta. Appointment for one year with possibility of extension.
Link to apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/157076
Senior Program Manager: This position is also funded by the above-mentioned R01 and will be responsible for overall management and coordination of all aspects of the project, including the IRB, NIH reporting, data collection and management, student supervision, the community advisory board, and facilitating communication across the entire multi-site team.
Link to apply: https://jobs.tulane.edu/position/IRC31200
Assistant Director of Research: This is likely a reminder to most of you, but we have yet to fill it. The position is with MAC and will be responsible for overall management of MAC research projects, evaluation activities, in addition to overseeing outreach and dissemination. The position will work closely with MAC leadership to shape program priorities, seek funding opportunities, and produce annual reports.
Link to apply: https://jobs.tulane.edu/position/IRC30747
EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITIES
Paid Summer Fellowships for Graduate Students in 2025 at Sandia National Laboratories
Universities Research Association (URA) is seeking applications for paid Summer Fellowships for graduate students in 2025 at Sandia National Laboratories. Detailed information about the program and the application process is attached and available at https://ura-hq.org/fellowships-awards/sandia-graduate-student-summer-fellowship/.
URA anticipates making up to ten appointments within Sandia’s participating Research Foundations, including Bioscience, Computing and Information Science, Earth Science, Engineering Science, Material Science, Nanodevices and Microsystems, and Radiation, Electrical, and High Energy Density Science. Applicants must be full-time master’s or doctoral graduate students and US Citizens.
Submission of applications must be completed by midnight Eastern Time December 1, 2024.
Wisconsin Postdoc Expo – November 6, 2024
The Wisconsin Postdoc Expo is a virtual event on November 6, 2024, from 10 AM to 3 PM Central Time that is open to graduate students and current postdocs interested in postdoctoral opportunities. Attendees can explore sessions on transitioning to a postdoc, selecting the right position, career planning, and postdoc opportunities in Wisconsin.
For more details and registration, click HERE.
Organized by the Morgridge Institute for Research, UW-Madison, Medical College of Wisconsin, and Versiti Blood Research Institute.
CU PEAKS Symposium for Biomedical Science Graduates
CU PEAKS is a symposium for graduate students in biomedical sciences interested in pursuing postdoctoral research.
As a CU PEAKS invitee, you will have the opportunity to:
- Present your thesis work to a diverse audience of biomedical scientists, ranging from cancer researchers to neuroscientists and graduate students to faculty members.
- Meet one-on-one with CU Faculty to informally explore postdoc opportunities on our campus.
- Tour the scenic and state-of-the-art Anschutz Medical Campus, with views of Downtown Denver and the snow-capped Rocky Mountains.
- Network with fellow attendees, including CU graduate students and current postdocs who can speak to the resources and lifestyle on offer at CU.
Learn more and apply HERE.
The University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice invites applicants for two tenure-track assistant professor positions to begin in August 2025.
For Position #1: They seek applications from individuals who have, or are near completion of, a doctorate in Sociology or Criminology/Criminal Justice. Doctorate must be earned by the first personnel review in the Spring 2026 semester. Successful candidates must express their dedication to high quality undergraduate education. Specific areas of expertise are open; however, preference will be given to candidates who can teach from a sociological perspective in areas that contribute to our growing Criminal Justice program. Courses taught by the successful candidate will include one of our general education courses (for example, an introductory sociology course or race and ethnicity) one or more courses in our major core curriculum, and electives in their areas of expertise that will add to and complement our Criminal Justice program. Successful applicants will also be expected to develop new elective courses that contribute to our majors and minors in Sociology and Criminal Justice, such as: communities and crime, law, sentencing, community corrections, juvenile justice, or state/corporate crimes.
Full job posting for this position and application instructions can be found HERE.
For Position #2: They seek applications from individuals who have, or are near completion of, a doctorate in Sociology. (Doctorate must be earned by the first personnel review in the Spring 2026 Semester). Successful candidates must express their dedication to high quality undergraduate education and will be expected to teach one or more courses in our core Sociology Major curriculum, one of our general education courses (for example, a course on race and ethnicity), and electives in their areas of expertise. We seek a scholar with expertise related to illness, health, and healthcare. Preference will be given to candidates who can develop and teach courses in at least one of the following areas: race and ethnic relations, health and illness, mental health, disability, aging, healthcare, and well-being.
Full job posting for this position and application instructions can be found HERE.
Both of the positions will remain open until filled; however, review of applications will begin on September 15, 2024. Applicants must provide a letter of application, vitae, and the names and contract information for three references. Specific details on how to submit all application materials can be found at the links listed above. If you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in the hiring process, please contact Shirley Von Ruden at (608)-785-8457 from The University of Wisconsin - La Crosse to make appropriate arrangements.
Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Accepting Applications - Fall deadline is November 1
Prospective Postdoctoral Fellows Information Sessions
Virginia Tech’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will be hosting three Information Sessions for prospective applicants to the program to learn more about the various tracks, how to construct a proposal, and information on how applications are evaluated. In addition, current Virginia Tech Presidential Postdoctoral Fellows will share their experience in this program. There will also be time for questions. Sessions are planned for September 10, 12-1 PM ET, September 18, 4-5 PM ET, & September 26, 3-4 PM ET. Sign up HERE.
Pathway 2 Postdoc: Virtual Recruitment Workshop at UT Southwestern
The Provost Office at UT Southwestern is excited to host "Pathway 2 Postdoc," a virtual postdoc recruitment workshop. This three-hour event offers prospective postdocs insights into the research opportunities at UT Southwestern, the postdoctoral program, life in Dallas, and networking with faculty and current postdocs.
When: October 15, 11 AM - 12 PM | Where: Virtual, Register HERE.
University of Michigan Postdoc Opportunities: Virtual Events This Fall
The University of Michigan Medical School is offering two great opportunities for prospective postdocs this fall:
Part I: U-M Virtual Postdoc Preview
During this fully virtual preview event, candidates will have the opportunity to learn about University of Michigan research resources, professional development support, and hear from current postdocs. Registration is free and open to all prospective postdocs in the life sciences and biomedical fields.
When: October 8, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. ET. | Where: Register HERE by October 6!
Part II: BIG10 Academia Career Fair
Prospective postdocs can reserve 10-30 minute slots to meet individually or in groups with U-M faculty during this recruitment event. These sessions provide initial introductions that may lead to detailed interviews. Additionally, a 30-minute group session will highlight U-M's postdoc training resources. Faculty will also receive a book of participants' CVs. This event is free for graduate students and postdocs with a Handshake account.
When: October 16, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET. | Where: Register and learn more HERE!
