Postdoc Position 2020 in USA, Life Sciences Research Foundation, USA
Designation/Position- Postdoc Position 2020 in USA
Life Sciences Research Foundation, USA invites application for Postdoc Position 2020 in the USA from eligible and interested candidates
About- Since 1983, the Life Sciences Research Foundation (LSRF) has funded nearly 550 outstanding postdoctoral fellows in all areas of the life sciences and raised more than $50 million from generous industries, foundations, and individuals to support this effort. Postdoc Position 2020 in USA
Research/Job Area- Life Sciences or related area
Location- Life Sciences Research Foundation, USA
Eligibility/Qualification–
U.S. citizens are eligible to work in any geographic location while holding an LSRF fellowship. Non-U.S. citizens must work in a U.S. laboratory to be eligible for an LSRF fellowship.
NOTE: Individuals who have held a PhD or MD degree for more than 5 years at the time of application are not eligible for an LSRF fellowship.
Job/Position Description-
LSRF offers a single type of award – a three-year postdoctoral fellowship.
The current award amount is $62,000/year ($186,000 total). Of this, $52,000 is allocated for the fellow’s salary/stipend and the remaining $10,000 is a research allowance for the fellow’s use.
How to Apply- The online application contains three tabs, Applicant Info, Research Proposal and Letters of Reference and Support.
You may begin your application even if your referees have not yet written their recommendations, but applicants will not be able to upload any additional material after the deadline of October 1, so be sure all requirements of your application are complete (except for supervisor and reference letters) by the deadline.
Complete all required fields (Note: a few required fields ask for information supplied elsewhere in the application. Entering this information twice in the application is necessary for administrative purposes).
- Research Proposal
- Letter of Reference and Support
- THREE LETTERS OF REFERENCE
- LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM SUPERVISOR
Last Date for Apply– 1 October 2020
September 4: Website opens for applications
October 1: Application deadline
November 1: Supervisor and reference letters deadline
December: Applications sent to members of the Peer Review Committee for initial review
February: Peer Review Committee meets to choose approximately 50-60 finalists
Feb/March: Applicants are informed if they are finalists. (Non-finalists are also notified.)
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