Early Career Development Program (Post-Baccalaureate Training)
The NYGC Early Career Development (Post-Baccalaureate) program offers recent graduates outstanding scientific training and research experience across faculty and non-faculty laboratories, leveraging the NYGC's distinct expertise in genomics, computational biology, technology innovation, and clinical genetic testing. Beyond their scientific work, participants will gain access to diverse mentorship, programming, and enrichment opportunities, introducing them to various career paths in the public or private sector, as well as opportunities for graduate studies. Program participants will be offered a two-year full-time position at the NYGC, starting in summer 2025.
Our Initiative for Inclusivity
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the NYGC’s core mission. We are committed to fostering a workplace environment that is welcoming and equitable for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, LGBTQIA+ status, disability, or religion. The Early Career Development program encourages applications from science-baccalaureate holders who belong to historically underrepresented groups in biological, computational, biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences research. This includes individuals from racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, those from disadvantaged backgrounds, and women.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- B.S./B.A. degree holders or current/rising seniors in a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field from an accredited college or university (Degree must be awarded prior to the program start date in summer 2025)
- Less than three years since graduation at the time of application submission. Individuals who wish to apply but cannot satisfy this requirement may provide a statement explaining their circumstances.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Participating Groups
Participants in the NYGC Early Career Development (Post-Baccalaureate) program will be placed in one of the following groups.
Program Benefits
The NYGC Early Career Development (Post-Baccalaureate) program offers unparalleled scientific training opportunities, capitalizing on our unique standing in the scientific community as a hub for multi-institutional academic medical research. Leveraging our specific strengths in genomics, computational biology, technology innovation, and clinical genetic testing, participants gain invaluable experience in our laboratories and computational facilities. This prepares them for diverse career paths in the public or private sector, as well as graduate school training. The program features competitive benefits, including:
- A two-year, full-time position within a specific NYGC lab/group aligned with the participant’s educational/career background and interests.
- Dedicated professional development workshops focusing on skills such as wet lab training, programming, single-cell sequencing, large-scale genomics analysis, CRISPR, spatial transcriptomics, grant writing, career panels, and guidance for graduate school applications
- NYGC-wide events and networking opportunities, including New York Cancer Genomics Research Network Meetings, Center for Integrated Cellular Analysis Lecture Series, Monthly Scientific Working Group Evening Lectures, Lecture Series for NYGC Affiliate Members, Center for the Study of the Non-coding Cancer Genome Lectures, Weekly NYGC Lab Meetings, and NYGC Sequencing Informatics Workshop
- Personalized mentoring by NYGC faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students through regular 1:1 meetings focusing on the participant’s career/academic goals and addressing challenges.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related training opportunities with the NYGC’s HR and DEI Advisory Group, as well as through conferences such as the National Diversity in STEM Conference and the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists
- Opportunities for participants to present their research at NYGC lab meetings and at the program's conclusion
- Guidance and support for graduate school applications
- Yearly salary and benefits of US $63,000, including health/dental/vision insurance, generous paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, wellness and family care benefits, and tuition reimbursement, among other benefits
- Opportunity to transition to a regular staff role if a suitable position is available.
Submit Your Application
Applications for Summer 2025 are now open.
Use the link below to apply to the NYGC Early Career Development (Post-Baccalaureate) program. Please note that you’ll need to upload the following materials:
- Unofficial transcripts of each undergraduate/graduate institution attended
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume
- Three academic/professional letters of recommendation
- A personal statement of 500 words maximum that includes the following information: Your academic/professional background and your interests in STEM; Why you are interested in applying to our program; Your career goals; Your expectations of the program
- A statement of 500 words maximum that describes your experience, views, and interests related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM
- If it has been more than three years since you graduated but you would still like to apply to the program, please provide a statement explaining your circumstances.
Key Dates
- Applications Open August 15, 2024
- Application Deadline October 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST
- Interviews November - January 2025
- Final Selection February 2025
- Start Date Summer 2025
- End Date Summer 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Participants are expected to participate for the full duration of the program (two years).
