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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Postdoctoral</span></b><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#595959"> Fellow in Structural Biology of Epigenetic Complexes<br>
Worden Lab<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#595959">Multiple postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__wordenlab.vai.org_&d=DwMGaQ&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=L7-zyQ-04fFCMRqzLIOnx7H0exGZHwIQe_wMPuY600I&m=-2UY1lNDoB7rQ74NzpJuNRGiiXJy06gocRC1xFAj2FyaWJ9ySciH6mLwg11r74xA&s=uJDvg_xansPh3EtFhFOTgER3IY2H5UG1KKC5iKtSyB8&e="><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">Dr.
Evan Worden</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#595959"> in the Department of Structural Biology at the </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vai.org_&d=DwMGaQ&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=L7-zyQ-04fFCMRqzLIOnx7H0exGZHwIQe_wMPuY600I&m=-2UY1lNDoB7rQ74NzpJuNRGiiXJy06gocRC1xFAj2FyaWJ9ySciH6mLwg11r74xA&s=UXi7v-ar8LrKM45YyeBAOxKiQRmVdBgB4ndqoaRMnYM&e="><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#414AB5">Van
Andel Institute (VAI</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#595959">). Dr. Worden’s lab leverages Cryo-EM to decipher the structural and biochemical mechanisms that regulate chromatin-modifying complexes, which
are important for the formation of cancer and development of new treatments. <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Why choose the Worden Lab?</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">As a postdoctoral researcher in the lab you will explore fundamental epigenetic mechanisms that regulate retrotransposons using Cryo-Electron Microscopy and chromatin biochemistry.
</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Training will be provided in both traditional and state-of-the-art technologies.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Gain experience in a highly interdisciplinary environment that allows close interaction across the growing labs and Cores at VAI.
</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Worden Lab is within the
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__vari.vai.org_structural-2Dbiology_&d=DwMGaQ&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=L7-zyQ-04fFCMRqzLIOnx7H0exGZHwIQe_wMPuY600I&m=-2UY1lNDoB7rQ74NzpJuNRGiiXJy06gocRC1xFAj2FyaWJ9ySciH6mLwg11r74xA&s=xXF2OZIw3VDCqk0XqGz4MJDa8CfxdWIqTL1jG9-ufQ8&e="><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Department of Structural Biology</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">, which includes
a group of highly collaborative scientists revealing groundbreaking new insights into the most fundamental aspects of biology.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Dr. Worden is part of the
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__vari.vai.org_cancer-2Depigenetics-2Dtraining-2Dprogram_&d=DwMGaQ&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=L7-zyQ-04fFCMRqzLIOnx7H0exGZHwIQe_wMPuY600I&m=-2UY1lNDoB7rQ74NzpJuNRGiiXJy06gocRC1xFAj2FyaWJ9ySciH6mLwg11r74xA&s=Qbkdtt-XKL5UZ8GO87IQigD5p-V1aPInkuqEi1ak_dk&e="><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">T32 program at VAI</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">. Eligible
candidates interested in this program are encouraged to apply.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Qualifications:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">A Ph.D. graduate in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or any closely related field.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Experience in Structural Biology and protein Biochemistry is preferred, but not required.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Collaborative, team player who proactively shares knowledge and expertise with junior members of the lab</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Ability to independently design and carry out complex research projects</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Excitement to pursue interesting new research directions and willingness to take scientific risks</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Excellent verbal and written scientific communication skills</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Why join Van Andel Institute as a Postdoctoral Fellow?
<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Postdoctoral fellows are a crucial part of Van Andel Institute’s efforts to improve the health and enhance the lives of current and future generations. Postdoctoral Fellows are full-time employees and receive a competitive annual salary.
This salary is determined based on Doctorate/MD receipt date according to a set stipend schedule, which begins at $57,200 and up to a maximum of $61,360. Applicants with exceptional qualifications may be considered for other salary scales.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Along with the competitive salary, our Postdoctoral Fellows are eligible for
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vai.org_careers_benefits-2Doverview_&d=DwMGaQ&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=L7-zyQ-04fFCMRqzLIOnx7H0exGZHwIQe_wMPuY600I&m=-2UY1lNDoB7rQ74NzpJuNRGiiXJy06gocRC1xFAj2FyaWJ9ySciH6mLwg11r74xA&s=_s_tBVklFTLixulKXP1tAtaXrD64NhHFqVrsP1xaYeA&e=">VAI benefits</a>, including:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Medical, dental and vision coverage<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Employer-sponsored life and AD&D insurance<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Additional voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Short-term and long-term disability insurance<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Flexible-spending accounts for health and child/elder care<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">401 K retirement savings plans with employee/employer contributions<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Paid vacation, holidays, personal days<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Relocation Assistance<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">VAI recognizes that selecting where to complete a postdoctoral fellowship is a significant decision for postdoctoral fellows. VAI has a dedicated Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, which provides a
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__vari.vai.org_postdoctoral_&d=DwMGaQ&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=L7-zyQ-04fFCMRqzLIOnx7H0exGZHwIQe_wMPuY600I&m=-2UY1lNDoB7rQ74NzpJuNRGiiXJy06gocRC1xFAj2FyaWJ9ySciH6mLwg11r74xA&s=4cxgymUUC3GL8nXtkSkaFKyLXbEHAog6oIbPMrh5H0M&e=">comprehensive professional development program</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:AppleSystemUIFont">The Institute is located in downtown </span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__hellowestmichigan.com_Work-2DHere_&d=DwMGaQ&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=L7-zyQ-04fFCMRqzLIOnx7H0exGZHwIQe_wMPuY600I&m=-2UY1lNDoB7rQ74NzpJuNRGiiXJy06gocRC1xFAj2FyaWJ9ySciH6mLwg11r74xA&s=LrRuYAa_Qufa1C_OPp-TuURYOcLTr5EF5AjVp3lMArk&e="><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:AppleSystemUIFont;color:#DCA10D">Grand Rapids, Michigan</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:AppleSystemUIFont">.
A remarkable combination of a cosmopolitan atmosphere and small-town warmth, </span>
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.rightplace.org_&d=DwMGaQ&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=L7-zyQ-04fFCMRqzLIOnx7H0exGZHwIQe_wMPuY600I&m=-2UY1lNDoB7rQ74NzpJuNRGiiXJy06gocRC1xFAj2FyaWJ9ySciH6mLwg11r74xA&s=MvVGI5JqPMZR7vBKEbROIYpRybzpQQSskGRmgqoXe8I&e="><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:AppleSystemUIFont;color:#DCA10D">Grand Rapids</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:AppleSystemUIFont"> is known for its philanthropic and sustainability-driven community.
It’s fun affordable and family-friendly.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:AppleSystemUIFont">Located on the banks of the Grand River, </span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.experiencegr.com_-3Fsvap-3D114074-26gclid-3DCjwKCAjwlcaRBhBYEiwAK341jaw8UyjmV7UsidtBD4PWlHg251GJzSMQ2dey0KcIq-5F5QBa1k5nREWBoCG-5F8QAvD-5FBwE&d=DwMGaQ&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=L7-zyQ-04fFCMRqzLIOnx7H0exGZHwIQe_wMPuY600I&m=-2UY1lNDoB7rQ74NzpJuNRGiiXJy06gocRC1xFAj2FyaWJ9ySciH6mLwg11r74xA&s=PsH5L8x9BtqeguTU9MHeoVh1UzMIDtt-ystaZbRfh_A&e="><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:AppleSystemUIFont;color:#DCA10D">Grand
Rapids </span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:AppleSystemUIFont">offers all the big-city excitement you'd expect from a million-resident metropolis, featuring hundreds of restaurants and nightspots, theatres, museums, sports and concerts. The
safe and clean downtown is surrounded by an eclectic mix of walk-able neighborhoods and natural areas. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"MS Gothic"">
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:AppleSystemUIFont">With a medical and life sciences industry boom, strong entrepreneurial activity, dedication to green building and living, and innovative employers, Grand Rapids' diverse economy continues to grow,
offering endless career opportunities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">HOW TO APPLY<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">If you possess these attributes and enjoy working with motivated and committed people, we would welcome speaking with you and encourage you to apply today.
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__bit.ly_3LiQbbB&d=DwMGaQ&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=L7-zyQ-04fFCMRqzLIOnx7H0exGZHwIQe_wMPuY600I&m=-2UY1lNDoB7rQ74NzpJuNRGiiXJy06gocRC1xFAj2FyaWJ9ySciH6mLwg11r74xA&s=pFevhYc25XJ---nUXzocaOVwTDHzxarr5XEwyNbjsUc&e="><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">https://bit.ly/3LiQbbB</span></a></span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">We ask you to submit:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">A cover letter describing your research interests, experience, and how you might contribute to Worden Lab Research.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">A list of 2-3 individuals who have agreed to act as references along with their contact details (email and phone number).</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Please contact Megan Doerr (Megan.Doerr@vai.org) for further information or questions, or if you have any difficulty with the application process.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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