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Assistant Investigator Positions
The Stowers Institute for Medical Research is actively seeking applications from early career scientists for multiple Assistant Investigator positions. This opportunity is ideal for visionary researchers who are looking to establish their independent research programs in a supportive and collaborative environment. Research programs of interest include, but are not limited to, biochemistry, biophysics, genetics, neuroscience, cell and developmental biology, genomics, epigenetics, evolution, regeneration, quantitative biology, synthetic biology, and bio-computation.
Selected candidates will join a distinguished group of pioneering scientists across diverse fields, collaborating in a vibrant and supportive environment that encourages groundbreaking discoveries.
Investigator positions at the Stowers Institute are exceptional in that they are fully funded. Funding includes salary, laboratory resources, core facilities expenses and funds for ongoing equipment needs throughout the candidate’s appointment. For Assistant Investigators, this translates to a $750,000 annual research budget, in addition to start-up funds. The support package totals over $5.5 million for the first term and increases significantly with each promotion. The Institute offers an initial appointment of 7 years, subject to renewal every 6 years. Selected candidates will also benefit from exceptional core facilities and staff scientists who function as equal collaborators, actively participating in the design and implementation of experiments.
The Stowers Institute is also home to an outstanding, nationally accredited Graduate School program. The Graduate School provides Stowers investigators with invaluable opportunities to teach, mentor, and nurture the next generation of scientists. Successful candidates will serve as professors within this program, enabling them to recruit Ph.D. and master’s students, as well as summer scholars, to participate in their research initiatives. Additionally, the Stowers Institute features a robust post-doctoral program, further enhancing the academic and research environment.
Applications are now closed
The deadline for applications closed on October 1, 2024.
Details:
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent and have postdoctoral experience that demonstrates innovation and excellence in their field. Applicants with up to five years of experience as independent investigators are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, a research plan, and vision statement, and arrange for the submission of three reference letters through our application site at the button below.
Questions should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Kausik Si, Ph.D., (facultysearch@stowers.org).
Why Stowers?
The Institute’s mission is to make a significant contribution to humanity through foundational research by expanding our understanding of the secrets of life and by improving life’s quality through innovative approaches to the causes, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
At the Stowers Institute we value teamwork, collaboration, and creativity. Our science reflects the contributions of a wide array of individuals, technologies, and approaches that together produce innovative and impactful research.
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Wellness
Recognizing the need for a whole-person support approach, our InBalance wellness program offers support, programming, and resources in five areas of wellbeing: career, financial, social, physical, and community, with a special focus on mental health.
Fitness & Recreation
The Stowers Fitness Center is a 24/7 on-campus facility equipped with a variety of cardio, weight and strengthening equipment and machines. Certified instructors lead a range of fitness and yoga classes. Additionally, the Institute provides an off-campus recreational facility for team sports and other recreational activities.
Paid Leave
Stowers members are provided generous paid time off for vacation, sick leave for the employee or those in the member's household, parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child or children, and bereavement leave related to family members. We also offer members generous short-term and long-term disability leaves, with medical verification. Additionally, the Institute recognizes and offers 14 holidays and one personal holiday per year.
Retirement & Investing
The Institute provides eligible members a contribution of 15% of their eligible annual salary each year into a retirement account. Employees may also choose to participate in a 403(b) savings plan. This plan includes both traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (after-tax) options.
Tax Saving Plan
Stowers members can redirect a portion of their pay on a pre-tax basis for several qualified expenses. Our Health Flexible Spending Account allows for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses up to an annual IRS limit. Our Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account allows for eligible expenses to an annual IRS household limit for child/dependent care, while the members and the spouse are both working.
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The Institute provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage to eligible members. Members may also purchase additional life insurance for themselves, their spouse and their dependent children.
Continuing Education
Through a variety of offerings, we encourage our members to advance their knowledge and skills. Whether it is through our Institute-wide Crossroads Committee, which works to broaden the interaction between students, postdoctoral researchers, and core and staff scientists, or through our Leadership and Management Training or skill- specific training seminars, the Institute encourages an ongoing learning process.
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The Institute’s 10-acre, park-like campus is home to a cafe with live food stations, a salad bar and 24/7 complimentary espresso, coffee, tea, and soda. We also offer members on-site, covered complimentary parking. Additionally, we organize year-round social and knowledge-sharing events, including seminars, symposiums, receptions and other social events.
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