CSB Postdoctoral Fellowship Program: The Center for Synthetic Biology (CSB) invites applications for the CSB Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. This program offers three postdoctoral fellows the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in synthetic biology, guided by experienced faculty members.
CSB Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at the Center for Synthetic Biology
Designation
CSB Postdoctoral Fellow
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Areas | – Cell-free Biomanufacturing – Synthetic Biological Materials – Synthetic Immunology – Sustainable Biochemical Production – Biosensors & Diagnostics – Human Therapeutics – High-throughput discovery techniques – Computational approaches – Educational tools |
| Location | Northwestern University, Evanston, IL |
| Eligibility/Qualification | – Current or recently recruited Northwestern postdocs |
| Stipend Support | $22,500 in stipend support for one year |
| Total Minimum Salary | $65,000 (including host department support) |
| Additional Funding | $1,400 for attending a scientific conference or meeting |
| Appointment Term | One-year term, starting during Winter Quarter 2025 |
Job Description
The CSB Postdoctoral Fellowship Program aims to foster interdisciplinary collaborations in synthetic biology. Awardees will engage in independent research aligned with one or more of CSB’s collaborative research areas. Fellows will participate in professional development activities, cohort meetings, and contribute to CSB’s wide-ranging programs.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct independent research within specified collaborative research areas.
- Attend scheduled cohort meetings and professional development events.
- Present research findings at the CSB annual retreat.
- Engage with internal and external evaluators and donors.
- Submit a short report detailing research outcomes and benefits gained from the fellowship.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must send an email to csb-edu@northwestern.edu with the subject line: CSB Postdoctoral Fellowship Program: Applicant First and Last Name. The application should include the following materials:
- Application Form
- Description of research (1.5 pages)
- Explanation of how fellowship funds would support unique CSB research/collaborations (0.5 pages)
- Description of how the fellow would benefit from being part of a CSB research cohort (0.5 pages)
- Nomination letter from a CSB faculty member (to be sent in a separate email by the faculty member)
Last Date to Apply
Monday, December 2nd, 2024
For any questions, please contact csb-edu@northwestern.edu.
