Corporate Postdoctoral Residency Program
Life Technologies and Keck Graduate Institute invite outstanding researchers with a PhD in science or technology to apply for the Corporate Postdoctoral Residency Program. This unique program leads to both corporate experience and a Postdoctoral Professional Masters (PPM) degree in Bioscience Management from Keck Graduate Institute.
This 24-month corporate experience and networking opportunity is unsurpassed for postdoctoral researchers interested in opportunities in the life sciences industry. The program sequence consists of:
- A paid summer internship in the laboratory of a senior investigator at Life Technologies.
- Fall enrollment at Keck Graduate Institute in the PPM program; a 9-month accredited masters program that helps PhDs acquire the business and management skills needed to pursue either R&D or management careers within the life sciences industry.
- Upon completion of the PPM degree, the postdoctoral residents return to Life Technologies to participate in a 1-year residency program.
Background
The Corporate Postdoctoral Residency Program has been designed by the Chief Scientific Officer and the Global Head of R&D of Life Technologies along with KGI's academic leadership. It provides a unique opportunity for postdoctoral scientists and engineers to gain experience in the corporate life sciences community while maintaining and utilizing their unique scientific expertise.
Job Description and Salary
The summer internship and 1-year residency program are both paid positions within Life Technologies. Participants of the Corporate Postdoctoral Residency Program are responsible for paying normal tuition for the PPM program. However, loans are available for all individuals accepted into the PPM program.
How to Apply
Scientists and engineers with a PhD are eligible to apply for the program. An application consists of the following:
- A cover letter explaining your interest in the Corporate Postdoctoral Residency Program. The cover letter should be addressed to Life Technologies
- A completed application form to the PPM program. Click here to begin the application
- A resume/curriculum vitae
- Application fee waived (when applying online please select the "pay by check" option)
All applications will be jointly reviewed by Life Technologies and KGI. A short-list of applicants will be selected to visit KGI to be interviewed by Life Technologies and to participate in a PPM "Preview Day" event. These applicants will be reimbursed up to $500 for travel to KGI.
Application Timeline
| November 7, 2011 | Informational Webinar with KGI and Life Technologies |
| November 18, 2011 | PPM Preview Day with a representative from Life Technologies |
| January 5th, 2012 | Life Technologies Webinar |
| January 20th, 2012 | Application deadline |
| February 13th, 2012 | Applicants will be notified if selected for an interview with Life Technologies |
| February 17th, 2012 | Deadline for applicants to accept the LT interview |
| March 8-9, 2012 | PPM Preview Day and Interviews with Life Technologies |
| April 2, 2012 | Offer letters mailed to accepted candidates |
Students selected for the residency program will be asked to provide additional application materials, which include references and academic transcripts. KGI admissions counselors will work with candidates through this application process.
For additional information, please contact admissions[at symbol]kgi.edu or call us at (888) KECK-GRAD.
Additional information:
Life Technologies is a global biotechnology tools company providing premier systems, consumables, and services for scientific researchers around the world. Life Technologies customers conduct their research across the biological spectrum, working to advance personalized medicine, regenerative science, molecular diagnostics, agricultural and environmental research, and 21st century forensics. Life Technologies was created by the combination of Invitrogen Corporation and Applied Biosystems, Inc. in November 2008, and Life Technologies continues to serve its customers under those two well-known brands. Invitrogen is the premier provider of reagents and consumables that are usable across multiple platforms, while Applied Biosystems remains the top provider of systems-based, end-to-end solutions in areas such as PCR, genetic sequencing, and mass spectrometry.
KGI's PPM program includes MBA-level coursework in business strategy, marketing, organizational behavior, corporate finance, FDA and global regulatory affairs, and a capstone Team Masters Project (TMP) sponsored by Life Technologies. Please visit the PPM homepage for general information about the program.