Bridging Excellence Postdoctoral Program: The Life Science Alliance is offering an exciting opportunity for researchers to bridge two leading institutions, EMBL and Stanford University, through the Bridging Excellence Postdoctoral Program. This program supports postdoctoral fellows in conducting joint research, fostering collaboration between labs at EMBL and Stanford School of Medicine or Humanities & Sciences. Fellows will gain valuable experience in two distinct research environments, develop a global profile, and access top-notch postdoctoral training opportunities.
- 🎓 Program supports postdoctoral fellows conducting joint research between EMBL and Stanford SoM or H&S.
- 🌍 Aims to create creative collaborations leveraging the strengths of both institutions.
- 📚 Fellows gain valuable experience in two distinct research environments and access to postdoctoral training opportunities.
- 💡 Proposals should describe a collaborative project drawing on the expertise and technology of both labs.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Life Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Location: EMBL and Stanford University School of Medicine/Humanities & Sciences
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Open to all researchers, regardless of nationality or scientific background.
- Completed PhD within the last 2 years before taking up the fellowship.
- International mobility and enthusiasm for transatlantic science.
- Students pursuing their PhD can apply if awarded before the fellowship begins.
- Fellows currently or previously employed at EMBL/Stanford are eligible, with a maximum limit of 5 years as a postdoctoral fellow.
Job Description: Successful postdoctoral researchers will be awarded three-year fellowships, choosing either EMBL or Stanford as their host institution. Fellows will spend up to one year visiting their collaborators at the partner institution, with multiple visits possible. The fellowship includes a stipend, lab consumables funding, travel and accommodation supplements for partner institution visits, and funds for attending an international conference.
Table:
| Fellowships Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Fellowship | Postdoctoral Fellowship |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Host Institution | EMBL or Stanford University School of Medicine/Humanities & Sciences |
| Funding | Stipend, lab consumables, travel and accommodation supplements, conference funds |
Table:
| Eligibility/Qualification | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Educational Background | Completed PhD within the last 2 years |
| Additional Criteria | Enthusiasm for transatlantic science, international mobility |
Table:
| How to Apply | Application Process |
|---|---|
| Submission Platform | TalentLink recruitment system |
| Application Components | Proposal, application form, supervisor confirmation letter |
| Deadline for Application | 08 March 2024 , at 11:59pm CET |
| Application Review | Applications submitted outside TalentLink will not be reviewed |
Note: The last date for application is 08 March 2024
