Cori Fellows Program

The Gerty and Carl Cori Independent Fellows program recognizes outstanding graduate student scientists by giving them the opportunity to transition directly from their graduate training to independent fellow positions where they have the freedom to pursue their own research agendas. Fellows design their own research programs and recruit one or more mentors from the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics in the School of Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis. A generous stipend and research budget ensure the independence of the Fellow, with mentors acting as collaborators who provide laboratory space, access to equipment, and advice on both scientific directions and career development.

Terms of appointment

• Fellows will be appointed for a period of three years, with renewal on an annual basis. The anticipated starting date will be July 1 or September 1, 2023.
• A stipend of $80,000 with annual increases.
• A research budget of $50,000 per year that can be used for equipment, reagents, core facilities, travel, etc.
• – Benefits and resources in accordance with Washington University provisions for staff scientists.

Qualifications
The Cori Independent Fellows Program is intended for outstanding graduate student scientists who are about to be awarded or who have been awarded their doctoral degree within the past year. Exceptions may be made for unusual circumstances.

Application instructions
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact potential mentors in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics to assess their interest in collaborating before submitting an application. Applications should be emailed to CoriResearchFellowship@biochem.wustl.edu, and must include:

• Current CV
• A one-page description of the applicant’s past research accomplishments (pdf format, 11 point font, 0.5 inch margins).
• A one-page research proposal, focusing on the high-level direction rather than the details of the experiments to be performed (pdf format, 11 point font, 0.5 inch margins).
• The name of one or more potential mentors within the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics.
• The names and email addresses of three references.

Applications will be reviewed starting February 15, 2023. Selected applicants will be first interviewed virtually, followed by an invitation for an in person visit to present their past work and future research objectives and to meet with potential mentors and other faculty.

Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the recruitment of candidates traditionally underrepresented on university faculties. Individuals of any race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation are encouraged to apply, as are disabled individuals and veterans. The School of Medicine at Washington University is committed to finding solutions to global health problems, including ones that affect minority and disadvantaged populations.