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Form of workVan 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.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Van Andel Institute's (VAI) Laboratory of Tao Yang, Ph.D. has a position available for a Postdoctoral Fellow. The lab is interested in the discovery of molecular mechanisms of skeletal developmentand skeletal disorders, such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. The project this Postdoctoral Fellow can expect to work on is related to skeletal stem cell, aging, sumoylation, chromatin silencing, and stress responses. The lab is also developing a novel stem cell-based therapy for osteoarthritis.
Necessary Qualifications
- A Ph.D. graduate with a strong background in cell biology, biology, molecular biology or a related field in the basic sciences
- A detail-oriented researcher who thinks critically to effectively design experiments and solve complex research problems
- A strong ability to take initiative and work independently
- A collaborative, hands-on researcher who proactively shares knowledge and expertise with lab members and has an interest in helping junior lab members
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Why join Van Andel Institute as a Postdoctoral Fellow?
Postdoctoral Fellows are full-time employees and receive a competitive annual salary beginning at $70,000.
Learn more about VAI's dedication to investing in postdoctoral trainees and the previously announced salary increase here.
Postdoctoral fellows are a crucial part of Van Andel Institute's efforts 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.
Along with the competitive salary and $3000 relocation reimbursement, our Postdoctoral Fellows are 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 for Postdoctoral Fellows. VAI has a dedicated Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, which provides a comprehensive professional development program.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Online Application
- CV or NIH biosketch.
- Contact details for 2-3 references.
The position will be open until filled. If you have questions on the application process or encounter difficulty ins ubmitting your application, please contact Megan.Doerr@vai.org.
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.
