International Job: Here is an international opportunity to partake in the Chicago Biomedical Consortium (CBC) 2022 Entrepreneurial Fellows Award Program. Do you have an interest in scientific research? Then CBC Fellowship opportunity for you.
The program identifies and supports the professional development of junior life sciences researchers who want to gain the skills and experiences required to move translational projects from a university lab to commercialization and, possibly, into a Chicago-based biotech start-up.
The program exposes Fellows to a variety of real-world experiences at CBC institutions while also connecting trainees to the Chicago biomedical community.
About Chicago Biomedical Consortium (CBC)
The late Chicago philanthropist Dan Searle founded the Chicago Biomedical Consortium (CBC) in December 2001. Dan was a firm believer in the value of the scientific discovery, and he believed that collaboration among Chicago’s top research universities was critical for both scientific and civic advancement.
Faculty members at Northwestern, the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois at Chicago were challenged to think of ways to foster collaboration. The task was to devise a strategy that would bring faculty from all over the city together to form a connected intellectual community, reducing rivalries and encouraging cooperation. Dan suggested that if a proposal passed muster, substantial funding could be made available.
Brief Program Summary
Host Country: United States of America (USA)
Sponsor(s): Chicago Biomedical Consortium
Type: Entrepreneurship, Research, and Fellowship
Academic Level: Masters, Ph.D. MD, PharmD/Ph.D. or MD/PhD
Duration: 12 Months
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Application Deadline: 2 September 2022
Full Benefits of the Chicago Biomedical Consortium Award Program
- Highly competitive salary with fringe benefits
- Funds are available for travel associated with program responsibilities
- Office space will be provided and shared with additional EFs
- Appointments are for 12 months but are renewable for an additional 12 months by mutual agreement
- A bird’s eye view of the pipeline of early-stage biomedical applications
- An unparalleled network of peers and mentors in the bio-entrepreneurship space
The CBC Entrepreneurial Fellows will gain a network by:
- Working with the CBC Executive Director and Associate Director of Entrepreneurship
- Partnering with their member institution tech transfer and entrepreneurship offices: NU Innovation and New Ventures Office (INVO), UIC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Office of Technology Management (OTM), UChicago Polsky Center
- Integrating with members of the EF Advisory Board and industry mentors
- Working with university faculty and experts in the greater Chicago bioentrepreneurship community
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Requirements for CBC Entrepreneurial Fellows Award Program
- Recent MS, PhD, MD, PharmD/PhD or MD/PhD recipient or recently completed an initial post-doc in the biomedical sciences (biology, molecular biology, biophysics, chemistry, chemical biology, or related fields) with a strong interest and passion for driving innovative and transformational biomedical research from the university lab toward clinical and ultimately commercial applications.
- A broad interest in translational research, with a primary focus on the development of therapeutics or associated diagnostics and biomarkers.
- Prior exposure to contemporary drug discovery/development is desirable, but a profound interest in furthering this exposure is essential.
- Strong verbal and written communication, along with outstanding analytical skills are critical.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and on a self-directed basis, but also as a high-functioning member of a team.
Documents Requirements for CBC Fellowship
Below are documents required by the CBC Entrepreneurs Fellows award program:
- Cover Letter (no more than (2) pages) which should include an answer to the questions:
- why biotech/ bio-entrepreneurship
- why Chicagoland
- how the EF program will help your future career goals
- Thesis project and name of a faculty advisor. They encourage applicants to use insights from their own journey and graduate career. As applicable, refer to specific, recent advances in the biotech commercial space that you consider exciting. Include your graduation date or anticipated graduation date as well as availability to begin Fellowship.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Names, titles, and contact information of three references to provide letters of recommendation
Important Notice
All materials must be assembled in the order listed in a single PDF document. Name the PDF file with your surname and first name (for example, Last First.pdf). All documents should be formatted in 11-point font, single spaced, with 0.5-inch margins and in standard letter size (8.5″ x 11″). Figures that are embedded are acceptable.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click on the “Apply Button” below to begin their application process.
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