New York Genome Center
Early Career Development Program (Post-Baccalaureate Training)
New York Genome Center, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
The NYGC Early Career Development (Post-Baccalaureate) program provides recent undergraduates with exceptional scientific training and research experience in faculty and non-faculty laboratories, leveraging NYGC’s unique scientific strengths in genomics, computational biology, technology innovation, and clinical genetic testing. In addition to their scientific work, program participants will be offered various mentorship, programming, and enrichment opportunities that will introduce them to different career paths in the public or private sector or graduate school options. Program participants will be offered a two-year full-time position at the NYGC, starting in summer 2026. Participants in the NYGC Early Career Development (Post-Baccalaureate) program will be placed in an (e.g., Vicković Lab, Sanjana Lab, Landau Lab) or department that fits the participant’s educational and career background and interests. Requirements & Qualifications The NYGC Early Career Development (Post-Baccalaureate) program is open to candidates with a strong commitment to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). 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 2026). 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. Don’t meet every single requirement? At NYGC we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Important Dates Application deadline: November 15, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST Interviews: November 2025 — January 2026 Final selection: February 2026 Program Start date: Summer 2026 Program End date: Summer 2028 Application Process Please note that you’ll need to upload the following materials as a single pdf: A CV or resume Unofficial transcripts of each undergraduate/graduate institution attended 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 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 circumstance Questions If you have questions about our Early Career Development Program please visit our Early Career Development Program webpages or contact . Work Flexibility NYGC has established a flexible work policy to give employees and other staff more ability to balance their work, personal commitments, and commuting challenges. The incumbent in this position will be required to work onsite at the New York Genome Center but is eligible for a flexible work schedule with supervisory approval. Salary & Benefits Program participants will receive valuable professional experience in our laboratories and computational facilities to prepare them for career paths in the public or private sector, or graduate school training. The program offers competitive benefits that include: Two-year full-time position with a specific NYGC lab/group that fits participants’ educational/career background and interests Professional and skills development workshops designed specifically for program participants, covering topics such as wet lab training, programming, single cell sequencing, large scale genomics analysis, CRISPR, spatial transcriptomics, grant writing, career panels, and graduate school application guidance NYGC-wide events for the broader scientific community and networking opportunities Extensive and personalized mentoring by NYGC faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students through regular 1:1 meetings Opportunity to present research at NYGC lab meetings and at program end Graduate school application guidance Yearly salary and benefits: $65,000, plus NYGC employee benefits (health, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) with match, wellness and family care benefits, tuition reimbursement, etc.) A $1,500 relocation allowance (must reside at least fifty miles from NYGC on the date of the offer) Opportunity to transition to a regular staff role if a suitable position is available About the New York Genome Center The New York Genome Center (NYGC) is an independent, nonprofit, academic research organization dedicated to advancing genomic research. NYGC scientists and staff are conducting research in whole genome sequencing, RNA sequencing, state-of-the-art analytics, and development of genomic tools. NYGC concentrates on disease-based research in neuropsychiatric disease (autism, schizophrenia, bipolar), neurodegenerative disease (ALS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s), and cancer. Located in Lower Manhattan, NYGC was founded by and remains affiliated with leading academic medical centers and research universities in the New York region. Equal Opportunity We are committed to fostering a workplace environment that is welcoming and fair to all, ensuring that every employee has the opportunity to thrive. We recognize the need for diversity and inclusion and affirm NYGC’s policy as a Federal contractor. NYGC is an affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, protected veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, partnership status, caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Required Skills
Required Experience New York Genome Center
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The NYGC Early Career Development (Post-Baccalaureate) program provides recent undergraduates with exceptional scientific training and research experience in faculty and non-faculty laboratories, leveraging NYGC’s unique scientific strengths in genomics, computational biology, technology innovation, and clinical genetic testing. In addition to their scientific work, program participants will be offered various mentorship, programming, and enrichment opportunities that will introduce them to different career paths in the public or private sector or graduate school options. Program participants will be offered a two-year full-time position at the NYGC, starting in summer 2026. Participants in the NYGC Early Career Development (Post-Baccalaureate) program will be placed in an (e.g., Vicković Lab, Sanjana Lab, Landau Lab) or department that fits the participant’s educational and career background and interests. Requirements & Qualifications The NYGC Early Career Development (Post-Baccalaureate) program is open to candidates with a strong commitment to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). 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 2026). 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. Don’t meet every single requirement? At NYGC we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Important Dates Application deadline: November 15, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST Interviews: November 2025 — January 2026 Final selection: February 2026 Program Start date: Summer 2026 Program End date: Summer 2028 Application Process Please note that you’ll need to upload the following materials as a single pdf: A CV or resume Unofficial transcripts of each undergraduate/graduate institution attended 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 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 circumstance Questions If you have questions about our Early Career Development Program please visit our Early Career Development Program webpages or contact . Work Flexibility NYGC has established a flexible work policy to give employees and other staff more ability to balance their work, personal commitments, and commuting challenges. The incumbent in this position will be required to work onsite at the New York Genome Center but is eligible for a flexible work schedule with supervisory approval. Salary & Benefits Program participants will receive valuable professional experience in our laboratories and computational facilities to prepare them for career paths in the public or private sector, or graduate school training. The program offers competitive benefits that include: Two-year full-time position with a specific NYGC lab/group that fits participants’ educational/career background and interests Professional and skills development workshops designed specifically for program participants, covering topics such as wet lab training, programming, single cell sequencing, large scale genomics analysis, CRISPR, spatial transcriptomics, grant writing, career panels, and graduate school application guidance NYGC-wide events for the broader scientific community and networking opportunities Extensive and personalized mentoring by NYGC faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students through regular 1:1 meetings Opportunity to present research at NYGC lab meetings and at program end Graduate school application guidance Yearly salary and benefits: $65,000, plus NYGC employee benefits (health, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) with match, wellness and family care benefits, tuition reimbursement, etc.) A $1,500 relocation allowance (must reside at least fifty miles from NYGC on the date of the offer) Opportunity to transition to a regular staff role if a suitable position is available About the New York Genome Center The New York Genome Center (NYGC) is an independent, nonprofit, academic research organization dedicated to advancing genomic research. NYGC scientists and staff are conducting research in whole genome sequencing, RNA sequencing, state-of-the-art analytics, and development of genomic tools. NYGC concentrates on disease-based research in neuropsychiatric disease (autism, schizophrenia, bipolar), neurodegenerative disease (ALS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s), and cancer. Located in Lower Manhattan, NYGC was founded by and remains affiliated with leading academic medical centers and research universities in the New York region. Equal Opportunity We are committed to fostering a workplace environment that is welcoming and fair to all, ensuring that every employee has the opportunity to thrive. We recognize the need for diversity and inclusion and affirm NYGC’s policy as a Federal contractor. NYGC is an affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, protected veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, partnership status, caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Required Skills
Required Experience New York Genome Center
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