Van Andel Institute (VAI), a world-class biomedical research institute, located in Grand Rapids, MI, is dedicated to improving human health. We are pioneers in the fight against cancer, Parkinson's, and other diseases. We are committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists and educators.
Van Andel Institute's (VAI) Professor Scott Rothbart, Ph.D. is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the lab and carry out an independent project studying molecular and cellular mechanisms that regulate chromatin accessibility, interaction, and function.
Why choose the Rothbart Laboratory?
* The lab is an interdisciplinary team developing new and innovative in vitro systems, "omic" technologies and computational approaches to answer key questions.
* Dr. Rothbart is an experienced investigator and mentor who is dedicated to the education and training of scientists to prepare them to become leaders in the biomedical science community.
* Trainees in the lab have been highly successful in obtaining individual fellowships, and the environment is ideal for those seeking training in scientific and grant writing skills development.
* Dr. Rothbart is a project leader on an NCI SPORE grant for Epigenetic Therapies and a basic science investigator on the Van Andel Institute-Stand Up to Cancer Epigenetics Dream Team. Major goals of these programs are to translate laboratory discoveries into clinical trials for cancer management.
* Dr. Rothbart is co-director of the VAI Cancer Epigenetics Training (CET) Program that provides a diverse group of postdoctoral fellows with unique and innovative research and professional development opportunities. Applicants are encouraged to review the CET webpage to determine if they are eligible and interested in applying to this program.
* The Rothbart Lab operates within the VAI Department of Epigenetics, which includes a world-class group of highly collaborative scientists seeking to understand roles for epigenetic mechanisms in development and disease.
Eligibility criteria
* A recent Ph.D. graduate with a strong background in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry or a related field
* Evidence of research productivity and the desire to take responsibility for the independent management of a project
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
The ideal candidate will be:
* a self-motivated and driven scientist who functions well in a team environment.
* a detail-oriented researcher who thinks critically and creatively to solve complex research problems.
* a collaborative, hands-on researcher who proactively shares knowledge and expertise with lab members and collaborators.
Why join Van Andel Institute as a Postdoctoral Fellow?
Postdoctoral fellows at VAI are key contributions to the Institute's mission to improve the health and enhance the lives of current and future generations.
Postdoctoral Fellows are full-time employees and receive a competitive annual salary beginning at $70,000.
Postdoctoral Fellows are also eligible for VAI benefits, including:
* Medical, dental and vision coverage
* Employer-sponsored life and AD&D insurance
* Additional voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents
* Short-term and long-term disability insurance
* Flexible-spending accounts for health and child/elder care
* 401-K retirement savings plans with employee/employer contributions
* Paid vacation, holidays, personal days
* Relocation Assistance
VAI recognizes that selecting where to complete a postdoctoral fellowship is a significant decision. VAI has a dedicated Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, which provides a comprehensive professional development program that supplements training received in VAI labs.
How to Apply
If you possess these attributes and enjoy working with motivated and committed people, we would welcome speaking with you and encourage you to apply today.
We ask you to submit your online application with a single combined PDF including the following:
* A cover letter describing your research interests, experience, and how your interests and experience align with the Rothbart Lab.
* An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
* A list of 2-3 individuals who have agreed to act as professional references along with their contact details.
Please contact Megan Doerr () for further information or questions, or if you have any difficulty with the application process.
About Van Andel Institute
Established in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1996 by the Van Andel family, VAI is now home to nearly 500 scientists, educators and support staff, who work with national and international collaborators to foster discovery. The Institute's scientists study the origins of cancer, Parkinson's and other diseases and translate their findings into breakthrough prevention and treatment strategies. Our educators develop inquiry-based approaches for K-12 education to help students and teachers prepare the next generation of problem-solvers, while our Graduate School offers a rigorous, research-intensive Ph.D. program in molecular and cellular biology.
VAI is committed to achieving excellence through increasing diversity. We actively encourage applications from women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.
Van Andel Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer.
As Van Andel Institute is a drug and alcohol-free employer, all prospective new employees undergo a urinalysis/drug test as part of our pre-employment process. This is a 7-panel drug screen and it includes testing for Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, PCP, Barbiturates, and Benzodiazepines.
About Grand Rapids, MI
Van Andel Institute is in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan in the center of the Medical Mile. A remarkable combination of a cosmopolitan atmosphere and small-town warmth, Grand Rapids is known for its philanthropic and sustainability-driven community. It's fun affordable and family-friendly.
Located on the banks of the Grand River, Grand Rapids offers all the big-city excitement you'd expect from a million-resident metropolis, featuring hundreds of restaurants and nightspots, theatres, museums, sports and concerts. The safe and clean downtown is surrounded by an eclectic mix of walkable neighborhoods and natural areas. The downtown area is often referred to as safe and clean with an eclectic mix of walkable neighborhoods and natural areas.
