Postdoctoral Fellow: Cancer Epigenetics & Genomics Research

Van Andel Institute; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Lifestyle Spending Account

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow in the Licht Lab to design and execute cancer epigenetics research. You will analyze data, drive manuscripts, and present findings, with mentorship aligned to academic or industry paths.

The role offers a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits, supported by VAI’s extensive core facilities and professional development resources in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MD/PhD in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related field.
• Strong record of rigorous and productive research (publications, preprints).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with high-throughput genomic and epigenomic experimentation and bioinformatic analysis.
• Experience with animal models of cancer.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute research projects, analyze and interpret data, and drive manuscripts and presentations.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and receive mentorship tailored to career goals.
• Engage in training and professional development within the Licht Lab and VAI core facilities.

Skills

Research track record

Communication skills

Bioinformatics experience

Animal models of cancer

Education

Ph.D. or MD/PhD in biology/biochem/mol bio

Job description

Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow in the Licht Lab to design and execute cancer epigenetics research. You will analyze data, drive manuscripts, and present findings, with mentorship aligned to academic or industry paths.

The role offers a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits, supported by VAI’s extensive core facilities and professional development resources in a collaborative environment.