VAVan Andel Institute Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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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.
All fellows conduct their work in the Institute’s state-of-the-art research space and have access to an extensive suite of Core Technologies and Services as well as a dedicated team of operations and sponsored research professionals. They also have the opportunity to network with colleagues from around the world, who come to VAI as part of the many invited lectures, scientific symposia and other events held throughout the year.
The Institute recognizes that selecting where to complete a postdoctoral fellowship is a significant decision for postdoctoral fellows and their families. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, VAI is committed to providing postdoctoral fellows with a high-caliber experience that prepares them for successful futures as scientific leaders. VAI’s dedicated Office of Postdoctoral Affairs provides a comprehensive professional development program. In addition, the Institute also provides a competitive benefits package for all postdoctoral fellows, regardless of funding source.
Learn more about VAI’s postdoctoral program
Questions? Email [email protected]. Please note, the Institute does not currently award external fellowships.
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Openings
Interested in becoming a postdoc at VAI? Visit our Career Center to view current openings or contact one of our faculty members directly.
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Postdoctoral Fellows
Working on an individual personalized project under the guidance of a qualified faculty mentor, VAI’s exceptional postdoctoral fellows make great contributions to the science conducted in the Institute’s laboratories. They play a crucial role in the intellectual development and management of research projects and contribute to a considerable share of the hands-on research activities in the laboratory.
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Testimonials
As a registered Patent Agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, I work in diverse fields of science and technology in pursuit of protecting our clients’ intellectual property. As a postdoctoral fellow, VAI’s multi-disciplinary approach to research allowed me to continue to hone my analytical and technical communication skills, which are invaluable in the practice of intellectual property protection.
Jessica Hessler, Ph.D.
Patent Agent, Price Heneveld
As a postdoc at VAI, the skills I gained in grant writing and review, working collaboratively, as well as experience with cutting-edge resources has helped me in managing peer-review committees and providing scientific oversight of research grants. The intimate setting at VAI offered opportunities for building unique relationships, which were invaluable in navigating my career path.
Heather Calderone, Ph.D.
Science Manager, American Brain Tumor Association
When I think about my experiences as a VAI postdoc, I am most grateful for the support and flexibility that allowed me to explore and gain experience as an educator in higher education. Without this opportunity, I would not have considered a career in medical education. The opportunity to teach and conduct research while a postdoc helped me feel supported beyond the laboratory, and has led to a rewarding career as an educator.
Schoen W. Kruse, PhD, F-NAOME
Associate Dean of Integrated Learning, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
As a VAI postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Jeff MacKeigan’s Laboratory of Systems Biology, I was able to acquire and hone critical skills in advanced techniques, project development, grant writing and laboratory management. VAI’s postdoctoral program fostered an environment of productive creativity and, together with VAI’s facilities, resources and support, this made my time there thoroughly enjoyable and successful.
Nathan Lanning, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, California State University, Los Angeles
It was a wonderful experience to work at VAI. I had a postdoctoral fellowship in Dr. Michael Weinreich’s Laboratory of Chromosome Replication (2005-2008). It was a very good experience because I could acquire a lot of skills and advanced techniques at the professional level but also maturity at the personal level. This opportunity opened me doors when I returned in France because this mobility to VAI was very valuable to find a permanent position.
Dorine Bonte, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy, Paris-Sud University, France
I remember the spirit of collaboration and innovation at Van Andel Institute. That environment enabled me to partner with fellow VAI scientists to learn and apply new (at the time) genomics techniques to my scientific questions. The experience of genomics discovery opened my eyes to new scientific possibilities and led to a career at a leading genomics company, where I now share similar stories of genomics discoveries with my podcast listeners.
Paul Bromann, Ph.D.
Staff Scientific Liaison and Host of the Illumina Genomics Podcast, Scientific Affairs, Illumina, Inc.
My postdoctoral fellowship was mentored by Dr. Nick Duesbery, back in 2000-2001; these first years of the Institute were bathed in an incomparable atmosphere of creativity and productivity. Interacting with researchers from different fields opened my mind. This fellowship enabled me to grow up in autonomy; while I learnt new technical skills, I was allowed to acquire and discern the abilities and values associated with being at the helm of a scientific team.
Prof. Jean-François Bodart
Vice-Dean for International Relations, Professor, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, University of Lille
I acquired so many important skills during my time as a VAI postdoc. In addition to developing additional research and technical skills in the lab, I was provided training in grant writing, lab management and communication, among others. All of these now help me immensely in my current role. I would have been walking into this position blindly if it weren’t for the excellent training and programming provided by the VAI OPA! Jennifer Lamberts, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy, Ferris State University
Jennifer Lamberts, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy, Ferris State University
I would describe my time as a postdoc at VAI as very exciting and full of opportunities. There was support and funding in place for postdocs to invite speakers, organize events and gain teaching experience, which are essential for career development.
Aikseng Ooi, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona
Van Andel Institute (VAI) offers several types of postdoctoral positions. Each is designed to prepare early career scientists for the next steps in their careers and offers competitive funding and benefits.
Postdoctoral Fellows
VAI is strongly committed to providing postdoctoral fellows with a high-caliber experience that prepares them for successful futures as scientific leaders. Through mentorship by one or more of the Institute’s accomplished faculty, postdoctoral fellows gain the skills necessary to launch independent careers.
In addition to the Institute’s extensive scientific resources, postdoctoral fellows have access to a dedicated support team of professionals who can aid in everything from fellowship applications to experimental design. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs also provides a comprehensive professional development program. Learn more about VAI postdoctoral fellows’ demographic and career outcomes ➔
Interested in a postdoctoral fellowship at VAI? We are always accepting applications. Please contact the investigator directly for more information on opportunities to join the team. Specific openings are available in our Careers section.
Most postdocs at VAI are full-time employees at the Institute and, as such, receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k) opportunities.
VAI encourages, but does not require, all postdocs to apply for external fellowship funding. We provide numerous resources to assist with the application process and an incentive award for those who receive awards. In addition, VAI offers internal funding opportunities through our T32-funded Cancer Epigenetics Training (CET) program and our Inspire Fellowship.
Salary
VAI has a minimum salary schedule that begins at $71,000 a year, with further increases for merit and experience.
Benefits
VAI offers a comprehensive set of benefits including:
• Medical, dental and vision plan choices for self and family at a minimal cost
• Institute-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Voluntary term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for self and family
• Institute-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance (includes maternity leave)
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and medical expenses
• Holiday pay
• Vacation days and paid time off for illness and personal needs
• Six weeks of paid parental leave
• Long-term care insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity to participate in a 401(k) plan
• Incentive award for achieving external grant/fellowship funding
• Professional development
• Employee Assistance Services
In addition to a maximum reimbursement of $3,000 for moving expenses, postdoctoral fellows have access to VAI’s contracted relocation coordinator, who can assist with relocation needs such as housing, establishing a bank account and applying for a social security card.
In addition to VAI’s top-of-the-line research facilities, the Institute also offers:
• An on-site café that provides affordable breakfast and lunch options
• A 24/7 fitness center with a variety of workout equipment
• A library with on-site publications as well as access to books and papers housed at other academic institutions
• Dedicated parking
Postdoctoral Research Fellows
Some postdoctoral fellowship sponsors do not allow VAI to employ the recipient postdoc. Instead, VAI appoints those funded by these awards as postdoctoral research fellows and provides them with a competitive stipend and benefits package.
VAI is strongly committed to providing postdoctoral research fellows with a high caliber experience that prepares them for successful futures as scientific leaders. Through mentorship by one or more of the Institute’s accomplished faculty, postdoctoral research fellows gain the skills necessary to launch independent careers.
In addition to the Institute’s extensive scientific resources, postdoctoral research fellows have access to a dedicated support team of professionals who can aid in everything from fellowship applications to experimental design. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs also provides a comprehensive professional development program. Learn more about VAI postdoctoral fellows’ demographic and career outcomes ➔
Postdoctoral Research Fellows receive a competitive stipend and benefits package, including health insurance.
Stipend
VAI has a minimum salary schedule that begins at $71,000 a year, with further increases for merit and experience.
Benefits
VAI offers a comprehensive set of benefits including:
• Medical, dental and vision plan choices for self and family at a minimal cost
• Institute-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term disability coverage (includes maternity leave)
• Holiday pay
• Vacation days and paid time off for illness and personal needs
• At least six weeks of paid parental leave
• Stipend supplementation plus an incentive award for achieving external grant/fellowship funding
• Professional development
• Employee Assistance Services
In addition to a maximum reimbursement of $3,000 for moving expenses, postdoctoral research fellows have access to VAI’s contracted relocation coordinator, who can assist with relocation needs such as housing, establishing a bank account and applying for a social security card.
In addition to VAI’s top-of-the-line research facilities, the Institute also offers:
• An on-site café that provides affordable breakfast and lunch options
• A 24/7 fitness center with a variety of workout equipment
• A library with on-site publications as well as access to books and papers housed at other academic institutions
• Dedicated parking
Looking for world-class postdoctoral training in cancer epigenetics? You’ve come to the right place.
Van Andel Institute is an internationally recognized center of excellence for basic and translational epigenetics research. The Institute’s Cancer Epigenetics Training (CET) Program prepares postdoctoral fellows to become research leaders in the field of cancer epigenetics. The program offers cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research training in structural and functional aspects of epigenetics, complemented by state-of-the-art Core Technologies and Services, unique professional development activities, and integration with established translational research programs and partnerships led by VAI investigators. CET Fellows will emerge from the program with comprehensive training in cancer epigenetics and a professional foundation from which to launch their research careers.
As part of the program, CET Fellows will be able to pursue basic and translational research projects in:
• Cancer biology
• Tumorigenesis
• Cellular development and differentiation
• Mechanisms governing DNA methylation and chromatin regulation
• Epigenomics and advanced tool development
• GWAS and EWAS
• Transgenerational inheritance
• Structural biology
• Metabolism
• Epigenetic therapies
CET Fellows also will have exclusive opportunities to participate in the Van Andel Institute–Stand Up To Cancer© (SU2C) Epigenetics Dream Team, a multi-institutional effort to move promising combination therapies for cancer into clinical trials.
Questions? Please contact Dr. Erica Gobrogge, Director of People Development and CET Leadership Team, at [email protected].
The Cancer Epigenetics Training program is supported by a National Cancer Institute T32 training grant (no. T32CA251066). The content is solely the responsibility of VAI and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.
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