Salk Institute for Biological Studies Hiring for Diverse Inclusive Scientific Community Offering a Vision for an Ecosystem Reimagined (DISCOVER) at La Jolla, CA Full Time

Application submission deadline: February 15, 2024

Program Overview & Goals

The inaugural Salk Institute for Biological Sciences Symposium for a Diverse Inclusive Scientific Community Offering a Vision for an Ecosystem Reimagined (DISCOVER) in academic research is designed to discover diverse talent and build a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive community.

Future postdoctoral candidates will be invited to the Salk Institute to present their research, connect with other trainees, participate in various professional development workshops and panels, and network with potential Salk faculty advisors to facilitate mentor-mentee pairing opportunities across disciplines of biology, a format not typically found in traditional postdoctoral interview formats.

The DISCOVER program will consist of a 2-day, all-expenses-paid program in mid-late April. The two tentative dates for the program are:

• April 16 – 17
• April 23 – 24

Eligibility Requirements  

This opportunity is open to current PhD students, ideally those 1-2 years from starting their postdoctoral training.

PhD students who identify as underrepresented according to the NIH or consider themselves underrepresented in STEM are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete a brief online application and submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter
  • 1–2-page document describing your background, what you are looking for in a postdoctoral position, and why you want to work with the faculty you identified at Salk. It is also customary to describe your previous research experience.
• DEI Statement
  • 1–2-page document describing your knowledge of diversity, evidence of your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and your plans for diversity at Salk.
• CV/ Resume 

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact us at [email protected].