Postdoctoral Fellow - Laboratory of Dr. Hong Li

Van Andel Institute

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Van Andel Institute (VAI), a world-class biomedical research institute, is seeking to hire a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow for the Hong Li Lab. The Li Lab focuses on the structural mechanisms at atomic levels of RNA-associated processes and biotechnology, including CRISPR immunity and ribosome biogenesis. As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will focus on structural and biochemical characterizations of these systems.

Requirements

• Recent Ph.D. with publication(s) in the fields of biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, or other related fields.
• Must be able to exhibit exceptional research productivity and take responsibility for independent management of the project.
• Must be a detail-oriented researcher who thinks critically to design experiments and solve complex research problems.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Have a strong ability to take initiative and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Focus on structural and biochemical characterizations of RNA-associated processes and biotechnology, including CRISPR immunity and ribosome biogenesis.
• Exhibit exceptional research productivity.
• Take responsibility for independent management of the project.
• Design experiments and solve complex research problems.
• Work independently.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary beginning at $71,000
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Employer-sponsored life and AD&D insurance
• Additional voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Flexible-spending accounts for health and child/elder care
• 401 K retirement savings plans with employee/employer contributions
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Personal days
• Relocation Assistance
• Comprehensive professional development program

What This Job Offers

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