Postdoc Hiring Initiative (PHI): Open Call for Postdocs

Genentech • Daly City, CA

1d • $100,000 - $106,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Genentech's world-class biomedical research organization is recruiting up to 3 postdoctoral fellowships positions to work on exciting research and technology projects. The Postdoc Hiring Initiative (PHI) enables students to apply for a postdoc position in a mentor’s lab that might not have a current opening. We seek talented and motivated recent and pending Ph.D. graduates to join us as Postdoctoral Fellows. Genentech’s Postdoctoral Program will give you the chance to work on fundamental biomedical research questions. With an emphasis on rigorous scientific training and a collaborative environment, you’ll explore new ideas, develop new technologies, and publish your work to the broader scientific community. Our postdoc program will lay the foundation for your future career. Upon completing their postdoctoral research, our fellows continue their careers at Genentech, elsewhere in Industry, and in Academia.

Requirements

• Recent or pending Ph.D. graduate in a relevant field of science.
• Graduate student applicants should be within 12 months of completing their Ph.D. or be within 3 years of having completed their graduate degree.
• At least one first-author research publication accepted in a peer-reviewed scientific journal or currently published.
• A demonstrated ability to think critically, work independently, and solve complex problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Title PDF as “First Name_Last Name_PHI_Application”.
• Bundle CV and Cover Letter into one single PDF.
• Cover Letter: Start each section with the appropriate heading and number of the question.
• Cover Letter Question 1: Personal Statement: summarize your background, interests, why you are applying for the position, and why you would be a good fit for the Genentech postdoc program (400 words max).
• Cover Letter Question 2: Mentors: Identify three Genentech postdoc mentors from only Research Biology or Drug Discovery with whom you are interested in working with and describe why (200 words max).
• Cover Letter Question 3: Potential Project: Write a brief description of a potential project, set of scientific questions or experiments that you would be excited to pursue at Genentech (200 words max).
• Cover Letter Question 4: Overcoming Challenge: What is the most profound challenge that affected your personal or professional life? What’s the most creative or unique solution you’ve come up with in response to a challenge or problem that has occurred that you are especially proud of? This could be from any situation, whether it is from your science, career, or personal experience (200 words max).

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Majors/Disciplines: Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Science, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Data Science/Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Structural Biology, Pharmacology, Toxicology or other related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Work on exciting research and technology projects.
• Work on fundamental biomedical research questions.
• Explore new ideas.
• Develop new technologies.
• Publish your work to the broader scientific community.

Benefits

• Relocation benefits are available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree