Presidential Post Doctoral Fellow

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is Novartis' global research organization and is committed to discovering innovative medicines that cure disease and improve human health. By conducting more relevant and predictable drug discovery that can yield new and better medicines for patients, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is redefining drug discovery in the post-genomic era. Over the past four years, Novartis Pharmaceuticals has had the greatest number of new molecular entities approved by the US FDA. With its broad focus on diseases for which there is a need for better medical therapies, and with over 3,000 talented, dedicated research scientists worldwide, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is well-positioned to ensure Novartis maintains its strong pipeline and highly successful track record in new drug discovery. Novartis Institutes has sites in Cambridge, Massachusetts (headquarters); Basel, Switzerland; Horsham, UK; East Hanover, NJ; Vienna, Austria; Tsukuba, Japan and Emeryville, California. Novartis Institutes' Cambridge facilities encompass 950,000 square feet of laboratory and office space. Research in cardiovascular disease, oncology, infectious disease, diabetes, ophthalmology and muscle disease is headquartered in Cambridge. In addition, Cambridge is home to the following platform technologies: Global Discovery Chemistry, Functional Genomics, Developmental & Molecular Pathways, and Models of Disease Center. In order to attract and develop an exceptionally talented and committed staff, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research offers an innovative and comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, insurance, savings, retirement, and work/life benefits. This is an exciting opportunity to perform academic-oriented research in an industrial setting at one of our multiple research sites, including Cambridge, MA and Emeryville, CA, USA; Basel, Switzerland; and Horsham, UK. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to submit an innovative research plan as part of the application process. The subject matter of this research plan will be decided after the first round of interviews. The individual will be expected to participate as a team member within a scientific group and interact with scientists from other areas in Novartis as well as external collaborators. The work carried out by this individual is expected to lead to high quality publications in peer reviewed journals. Key features of these positions include high visibility within research at Novartis and opportunities to interact with senior scientific leadership individually and at annual forums. The fellow will be paired with a mentor within NIBR and an effort will be made to find an academic co-mentor to advise the fellow throughout the course of the training period. When applying, we ask that you write a cover letter in addition to uploading your resume/CV to be properly evaluated for the program.For more information about this program and application instructions, please refer to http://www.nibr.novartis.com/careers/Postdoc_fellowships/index.shtml **Please use the "Upload my resume/CV from my computer" option when applying**QualificationsMultiple positions exist at all sites of Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research for individuals with the following minimum requirements: Ph.D. in biological sciences, chemistry, or computer science. Applicants who have commenced postdoctoral training may apply as well, but they should not have been in postdoctoral training for more than 3 years. Candidates must be able to work independently and also participate in team efforts. Excellent oral / written communication and presentation skills and scientific creativity are essential. Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds. M/F/D/V Job ID: 38840BR