Employment Opportunities


the scientist 2009 best places to work postdocs The Institute accepts resumes in response to specific job openings posted on our web site. Simply click on an opening to see a full description and directions for how to apply. Be sure to include the job requisition number listed. The Institute does not accept unsolicited resumes. 

Summer internships are available through the Frederik and Lena Meijer Student Internship Program. All application materials must be received by February 12, 2010. More Details

Please Note: The requisition for Administrative Assistant – Communications and Development (Req No: 1222) has been closed due to the overwhelming response received in the first week of the job posting! We thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at VAI and encourage you to continue to check our web site for future employment opportunities.
March 19, 2009 - Post Doctoral Fellow (Req No: 1078)
 August 20, 2009 - Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist (Req No: 1038)
 August 28, 2009 - Post Doctoral Fellow in Sarcoma Biology (Req No: 1137)
 October 01, 2009 - Post Doctoral Fellow in Sarcoma Biology (Req No: 1151)
 November 06, 2009 - Bioinformatics Scientist (Req No: 1164)
 November 09, 2009 - Research Technician (Req No: 1165)
 November 17, 2009 - Post Doctoral Fellow (Req No: 1166)
 December 11, 2009 - Scientific Investigator - Small Animal Imaging Facility (Req No: 1177)
 January 18, 2010 - Post Doctoral Fellow (Req No: 1216)
 January 20, 2010 - Assistant Research Technician (Req No: 1215)
 January 22, 2010 - Systems Administrator I (Req No: 1143)
 January 26, 2010 - Student – Glassware/Media (Req No: 1218)
 January 28, 2010 - Assistant Research Technician/ Research Technician (Req No: 1225)
 January 29, 2010 - Student – Information Technology (Programming Focus) (Req No: 1226)
 February 03, 2010 - Student – Business (Grants and Contracts Focus) (Req No: 1230)
 February 05, 2010 - Compliance Specialist I/ II (Req No: 1232)
Van Andel Institute and/or its affiliated organizations (VAEI and VARI), hereafter collectively called "the Institutes", through its responsible managers, recruits, hires, upgrades, trains, and promotes in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origins, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, pregnancy or veteran status except when an accommodation is unavailable or it is a bona fide occupational qualification.