Postdoctoral Training Program

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. Our postdoc program encourages applications 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. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion at the NYGC

Eligibility for appointment as a postdoc at the Center requires a candidate to hold, or to have completed, the requirements for a PhD.

Salaries are determined by years of relevant experience, based on satisfactory performance.

*This salary pay scale is effective July 1, 2024.

In addition, in recognition of the high cost of living in New York City, the Center provides a taxable housing allowance to postdocs of $1,500/month. Including the housing bonus, total compensation for a 1st year postdoc at NYGC is $88,000.

Postdocs who are relocating internationally are eligible for reimbursement up to $3,000 towards relocation expenses. Postdocs who are relocating within the US (at least 50 miles from NYGC) are eligible for reimbursement up to $2,000 towards relocation expenses. 

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Postdocs who are employed by the Center and work at least 30 hours per week are eligible to receive a full array of employee benefits, including but not limited to:

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Life insurance 
• Accident, Dismemberment and Disability Insurance (AD&D)
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid leave for qualified health-related reasons 
• 401(k) Plan. Note that the 401(k) plan does not require a minimum of 30 hours per week.

All postdocs are eligible for a variety of leave options, with certain restrictions and limits depending on employment status, including for vacation, family leave, illness, and other events. 

NYGC Benefits

The Office of International Services, located in NYGC’s legal department, is pleased to provide services for NYGC’s foreign national (“FN”) employees. NYGC’s Responsible Officer and Immigration Services Manager guides FNs through immigration processes, liaising with internal stakeholders. We will work with postdocs to determine the best visa type for their employment or appointment at the Center, and will provide support throughout the application and/or extension process. Postdocs are typically sponsored in J-1 status (BridgeUSA’s Research Scholar program). Postdocs may submit expenses for certain immigration costs, including visa and SEVIS fees, for reimbursement. All immigration costs for dependents must be paid by the postdoc.

Potential postdoc candidates are welcome to apply to a position in the open opportunities section of our website, and/or contact one of our faculty members directly to inquire whether they would accept postdocs at this time. Typically candidates interview with the faculty mentor, members of the mentor’s laboratory, HR, give a seminar or other research presentation, and provide references. Career Opportunities.

Except in limited cases, postdocs are appointed on a full-time basis for a set term of years. Typically, the initial term of appointment is three (3) years, which may be extended.