VAI Inspire Fellowship

Van Andel Institute

53d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for conducting scientific research in collaboration with other researchers under the supervision of a principal investigator. In collaboration with supervisor, identifies research questions, approach, and scope, performs experiments, records and organizes data, interprets results, prepares and delivers acceptable reports, publications, and/or presentations. Van Andel Institute (VAI), a world-class biomedical research institute, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is dedicated to improving human health. We are pioneers in the fight against cancer, Parkinson's, and other diseases. We are committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists and educators. Van Andel Institute’s Inspire Fellowship supports exceptional postdoctoral fellows by reducing barriers, fostering community, and providing the resources and personalized mentorship needed for an outstanding training experience. We are committed to ensuring fellows have a firm foundation from which to launch their independent research careers — and to make a world of difference. Learn more here. The Inspire Fellowship accepts applications once per year. The next deadline is 11:59 p.m. ET, April 10, 2026.

Requirements

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• Applicants must be current graduate students who anticipate beginning a postdoctoral fellowship at VAI within the next year or current VAI postdocs who have no more than one year of postdoc experience (at VAI or elsewhere).
• Receipt of the Inspire Fellowship is contingent on an offer of employment for a postdoctoral position in a VAI lab.
• CV
• One reference letter
• Personal statement of no more than three pages

Responsibilities

• Conducting scientific research in collaboration with other researchers under the supervision of a principal investigator.
• In collaboration with supervisor, identifies research questions, approach, and scope
• Performs experiments
• Records and organizes data
• Interprets results
• Prepares and delivers acceptable reports, publications, and/or presentations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees