Genentech Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Position
Genentech’s world-class biomedical research organization is launching a new set of postdoc openings aimed at identifying top scientific talent, independent of a specific job posting for a given Genentech scientist’s lab. Applicants are provided the freedom to select three potential Genentech postdoc mentors that they are most interested in working with in order to propel the next stage of their scientific career.
Our existing postdoc hiring process will also continue, wherein students can apply for specific openings, however this new approach enables students to apply for a postdoc position in any Genentech postdoc mentor’s lab.
Applications for this new postdoc hiring initiative are due by Monday October 19, 2020 at 6:00pm (PDT). We plan to offer this type of postdoc opportunity during a limited timeframe on an annual basis.
More About Genentech's Postdoc Program:
At Genentech, we aim to solve the world's most complex health challenges, which requires courage and adaptability. We follow the science for the benefit of society, cultivating and unifying the greatest minds, within and beyond our diverse network, to improve the lives of all patients.
As the founders of biotechnology, we have pushed the boundaries of science for more than 40 years, discovering and developing medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases.
Postdoctoral Fellows at Genentech:
We seek talented, motivated recent and pending PhD graduates to join us as Postdoctoral Fellows and key contributors to our mission. Genentech’s Postdoctoral Program will give you the chance to work on fundamental biomedical research in order to unlock key mysteries of science. With an emphasis on rigorous scientific training and a collaborative environment, you’ll explore new ideas, develop new technologies, make cutting-edge discoveries, and publish your work to the broader scientific community. And you’ll do it while working within one of the most established and talented scientific networks in the world.
Our postdoc program lays the foundation for your career. Once completing their postdoctoral research, our fellows go on to do breakthrough science at Genentech, elsewhere in industry, and in academia. Join more than 1,400 Genentech researchers, scientists and postdocs working towards a common vision to discover transformative therapies through cutting edge science.
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At Genentech, we focus on fostering belonging for our people, advancing inclusive research and health equity for all patients, and transforming society by investing in transformative partnerships that strengthen diversity and inclusion across healthcare, education and within all communities.
Remaining one of the world’s top biomedical research institutions requires us to innovate at all levels, utilizing unique perspectives and backgrounds, in order to improve the outcomes for our patients. For this, it is imperative that we advance and boldly champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across our research community.
Help us transform society. We encourage students from all backgrounds to apply, especially those from historically underrepresented groups.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Recent or pending PhD or MD/PhD graduate in a relevant field of science
- Graduate student applicants should be within 12 months of completing their degree. Applicants who have completed their degree within the past 3 years are also eligible.
- At least one first-author research publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal
- A demonstrated ability to think critically, work independently, and solve complex problems
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
REQUIREMENTS:
Submitted CV to include:
- Previous research, educational and other relevant experiences
- Full publication list, including “ in-press” and recently submitted papers
- Contact information for three professional references
Cover Letter (1000 words max) to address the following:
- Personal statement of your background and interests (400 words)
- Identify three Genentech postdoc mentors that you are interested in doing research with and why (200 words). View our eligible postdoc mentors here.
- Brief description of a potential project, set of scientific questions or experiments that you would be excited to pursue at Genentech (200 words)
- Tell us about a time when you overcame a challenging obstacle in science, career or life; and what you did to address it (200 words)
Please direct all questions to: postdochire-d@gene.com