Job
Postdoctoral Fellow in Chromatin Signaling and Epigenetic Regulation
Organization
Van Andel Institute, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Scientific focus area
Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
About the position
Van Andel Institute’s (VAI) (www.vai.org) Professor Scott Rothbart, Ph.D. is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the lab (rothbartlab.vai.org) 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 Epigennetic 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. 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.
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What you'll need to apply
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 (https://bit.ly/3xhgyg8) 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 (Megan.Doerr@vai.org) for further information or questions, or if you have any difficulty with the application process.
Contact name
Scott Rothbart, PhD.
Contact email
Qualifications
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.