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Weldon Graduate Program Announcements

November 12th, 2025

 


 


 

Career and Internship Opportunities


Internship Positions

Postdoctoral Positions

Full Time Positions

 

 

Gilead Early Talent Virtual Information Session, Gilead, November 18th (2:00-3:00 pm Pacific) Sign up

https://gilead.yello.co/app/collect/event/AWFCP-Vh0BEMoS9RCqtWEQ

 

Apply now: Global accelerators for MedTech & Life Science startups

Applications for MedTech & BioTools Innovator 2026 are now open!

 

Johnson & Johnson is proud to support MedTech Innovator, BioTools Innovator, and MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific as they open applications for their 2026 programs.
MedTech Innovator is the world's largest accelerator of life science companies, supporting early- to mid-stage startups that are transforming healthcare. These programs have an impressive track record supporting over 800 alumni, who have collectively raised $10B+ in follow-on funding,  achieved 60 exits, and brought 500+ new products brought to market.


Selected companies gain:

·         Mentorship & Industry Access – connections with leading strategics, investors, and stakeholders

·         Global Visibility – exposure at premier industry conferences

·         Funding Opportunities – $1M+ in awards + access to investor fundraising platform

·         Community & Credibility – a proven track record of helping startups accelerate commercialization

If you’re a startup developing medical technology, life science tools, or digital health solutions, this is your chance to apply and join a global community of innovators.


Applications are open now and close on December 1, 2025.

 

 

Tata Global Internships

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Launched in 2020, Tata Global Internships have empowered 1200+ students across 300+ projects. Tackle real-time business challenges and gain hands-on experience that goes beyond textbooks.

 

This opportunity is open to students pursuing Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, or PhD across disciplines — STEM, Humanities, Social Sciences, Finance, HR, Marketing and more. Projects areas include Strategy & Consulting; Supply Chain & Operations; Marketing & Customer Experience; AI, Digital & Data Analytics; HR Management; Finance, FinTech & Investment; Sustainability & ESG and STEM & Innovation.

 

Your offer will include visa sponsorship, travel, accommodation and a stipend.

 

Questions? Email Priyanka Jobanpatra <priyanka.jobanputra@tata.com

 

 

Master Business Meal Etiquette This Holiday Season

As holiday gatherings and professional events draw near, it’s the perfect time to polish your business dining skills.

 

OGSPS is excited to offer a new self-paced online training — curated by Anthony Cawdron, Purdue’s expert in event planning and etiquette — designed to help you navigate formal meals with confidence. From place settings to conversation tips, you’ll gain practical insights to make every business meal a success.

 

Whether you're interviewing, networking, or celebrating with colleagues, understanding proper etiquette — especially in a U.S. context — helps you make a lasting impression and feel more at ease.

 

Start the Business Meal Etiquette Training - https://www.eventreg.purdue.edu/training/Heading.aspx

 

Access the training anytime, anywhere.
Questions? Contact us at
profdev@purdue.edu

 

 

Informational Session on Dec. 9th for the ROMS Fellowship

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The University of Michigan Medical School is recruiting for the 2026 Research Operations, Management & Strategy (ROMS) Fellowship.  This fellowship is a two-year, paid, full-time position at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, MI.
 
The program combines department rotations, hands-on learning experiences, and project work with administrative leaders to introduce PhD-trained fellows to business-focused career pathways that support academic research. Fellows develop an understanding of research infrastructure, finance, operations, administration, and strategy spanning various functions. Core focus areas include grant services, biomedical core facilities management, animal care, and clinical research support, among others. This broad exposure combined with mentorship from senior leaders, provides a powerful pipeline for bringing new talent into administrative roles at academic medical centers.
 
We are offering an opportunity to learn more about the ROMS Fellowship on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 4:00-5:00 PM (EST) via Zoom. At this information session, program leadership and current fellows will discuss the program structure, review the 2026 application process, and answer FAQs and participant questions. You can
register for the information session here to receive the Zoom link. 

*Please note, to be eligible for the ROMS Fellowship, applicants must: 1) be a recent PhD graduate or postdoctoral trainee in a biomedical or life science-related field, 2) have all PhD degree requirements completed prior starting the fellowship (September 2026), and 3) be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
 
Additional questions about the fellowship can be directed to our team at 
ROMS.Fellowship@umich.edu

 

Engineering Honors Program hiring TA for Spring 2026

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The Engineering Honors Program at Purdue University is looking to hire a graduate teaching assistant for ENGR 16200 for the Spring 2026 semester, with the potential for a continuing GTA position in the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 academic year. This post provides a quick summary of the application process; I have also attached a document that gives a description of the position and related information. I would encourage you to review this document and this post before applying, and send any questions you might have to whalen@purdue.edu.

 

Here are the details:

·         There is a Qualtrics survey that will act as the official application for a position. The link is as follows:

https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1NXEXSpxruyxabI

     Please fill out this survey if you would like to be considered for a position – applications will not be accepted in any other form.

·         The survey will ask you to submit a copy of your CV/resume, so be sure to have that ready to go before you start the survey.

·         Applications will be accepted starting on November 10th, and they are due by December 1st. However, we will start evaluating applications immediately, and we reserve the right to begin interviewing prospective candidates prior to the closing date.

 

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

 

Rutgers University Biomedical Engineering Grad Program Info Session: Nov. 14th (5 PM EST) VIA ZOOM

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The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Rutgers University is having an information session for potential graduate students.

 

Friday, November 14, 2025

Rutgers Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program Information Session

5:00 – 6:00 PM EST

Register here to receive the Zoom link

 

We will discuss the department, our approach to graduate education, the strengths of our program, and our major research areas.

 

Molecular, Cellular, and Biomaterials Engineering

Biomechanics and Biofabrication

Biomedical Imaging and Instrumentation

Computational Bioengineering

Neuroengineering

 

We hope to see you there!

 

 

Biomechanics and Mechanobiology Research Area 2026 Travel Grant

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To better support Ph.D. students conducting research in Biomechanics and Mechanobiology during these challenging budgetary times, we are launching a Travel Grant Program for 2026. This program is designed to assist students presenting their work at nationally and internationally recognized conferences.

Key Details:

·         We are considering applications three times per year for funding.

·         Awards of up to $1,500 are available for oral presentations, and up to $1,000 for poster presentations at top conferences in the field.

·         We ask that faculty commit to covering any remaining travel costs. This may include assisting students in identifying additional funding sources such as other travel grants, sponsored funds, or discretionary accounts.

·         In return, we ask students to collaborate with us and Rhonda Jones to promote their work and raise the visibility of Purdue BME in Biomechanics and Mechanobiology research.

·         Funding is limited to two awards per cycle, supporting up to six students.

Please see the attached application and guidelines for more information. Note: Only BME Ph.D. students whose advisor is affiliated with Biomechanics and Mechanobiology as a primary or secondary Research Area are eligible.

The first deadline is November 24, 2025, for conference travel occurring between January 1 and April 30, 2026.

 

 

Deadline next week! Pitch Your Big Ideas for De Novo Protein Design to J&J Leaders

Pitching Critical Assessment for Therapeutic Protein Design (CAT-PD) QuickFire Challenge

Johnson & Johnson is proud to announce the Pitching Critical Assessment for Therapeutic Protein Design (CAT-PD) QuickFire Challenge—an exciting opportunity for innovators worldwide to share their big ideas for computational techniques aimed at designing antibody sequences de novo against “hard-to-drug” targets.

 

Apply for the opportunity to showcase your novel models and/or technologies during a closed-door presentation to Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine R&D leadership.

 

To keep pace with the rapid innovation taking place in this space, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis by a team of J&J and NVIDIA experts. 

Application Deadline: November 21st, 2025

 

Innovators around the world are invited to submit their novel technologies and/or techniques with sufficient detail to determine the potential to generate de novo designed sequences against a target of interest.

Specific areas of interest include:

·         AI/ML models with the ability to predict and/or generate antigen-antibody binding interactions against a targeted epitope

Technologies that are not in scope for this challenge include:

 

 

Workshops and Deadlines

Here are some upcoming workshops and deadlines more detailed information about the workshops will be sent out separately closer to the event.

 

Nov. 12th                    Successes, Surprises, and Pitfalls Workshop (1:30 – 2:30pm; WALC 1018)

Nov. 12th                    Fellowship Coaching Hour (GSPD)

Nov. 13th                    Sleeping for Success (GSPD)

Nov. 13th                    Web Mapping for Beginners: Creating Interactive Maps with Leaflet and Mapbox (GSPD)

Nov. 14th                    Rutgers University Biomedical Engr Grad Program Virtual Info Session (Register)

Nov. 14th                    Postdoc Power Session (GSPD)

Nov. 18th                    Indiana CTSI AI Workshop Series: Participant Messaging Using AI for Study Marketing (Register)

Nov. 17th                    Deadline to Register for 11/18 International Student Workshop: Job Offer Negotiation (CCO)

Nov. 19th                    Navigating the IRB Process and Submitting Your Study (GSPD)

Nov. 19th                    Mindfulness (GSPD)

Nov. 19th                    Navigating the IRB Process and Submitting Your Study (GSPD)

Nov. 20th                    Exploring the Power of ArcGIS StoryMap for Research Communication (GSPD)

Nov. 20th                    NIH Fellowship Opportunities for PhD Candidates and Postdoctoral Scholars (GSPD)

Nov. 20th                    Staying Happy and Productive in Grad School (GSPD)

Nov. 21st                     Deadline to apply for J&J Therapeutic Protein Design QuickFire Challenge (Apply)

Nov. 24th                    NIH OITE Webinar Unit 5. Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships (Register)

Dec. 1st                       Deadline to apply for MedTech Innovator/BioTools Innovator Programs (Johnson & Johnson)

Dec. 2nd                      How to be a Good Reviewer (GSPD)

Dec. 2nd                      Mindfulness (GSPD)

Dec. 3rd                       How to Find and Prepare Fellowship Applications (GSPD)

Dec. 3rd                       Postdoc Orientation: Employment Focus (GSPD)

Dec. 3rd                       Postdoc Orientation: Success Focus (GSPD)

Dec. 3rd                       Success Over Stress (GSPD)

Dec. 4th                       Exploring Google Earth Engine for Spatial Analysis (GSPD)

Dec. 4th                       Healthy Financial Habits (GSPD)

Dec. 5th                       For Postdocs ONLY: Get to Know your Postdoc Office! (GSPD)

Dec. 5th                       RCR: Discipline-Specific Training (GSPD)

Dec. 5th                       SMART DoD Scholarship Program Application Deadline (Apply)

Dec. 9th                       Fellowship Coaching Hour (GSPD)

Dec. 12th                     Postdoc Power Session (GSPD)

Jan. 7th                        Postdoc Orientation: Employment Focus (GSPD)

Jan. 7th                        Postdoc Orientation: Success Focus (GSPD)

Jan. 12th                      Computational Research PhD Fellowships Info Session (GSPD)

Jan. 13th                      How to Find and Prepare for Fellowship Applications (GSPD)

Jan. 14th                      Interactive Fellowship Office Hour (GSPD)

Jan. 20th                      MoISSI Fellowship Information Session (GSPD)

Jan. 20th                      NCR-SARE Fellowship (Agricultural Research) Info Session (GSPD)

 

 

News from You

 

Please inform Tammy of honors, awards, or other accolades (to include having a paper published) you receive so that the Weldon School may recognize your accomplishments. Send the complete information – specific title and nature of the award, name of conference or event at which award was given, date of said event, photograph if available, etc. – to tsiemers@purdue.edu.

 

 

Tammy Siemers

She/Her
Associate Director, Graduate Education

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