Postbaccalaureate Training

Research & Training

Let the Postbac at JAX Program help you stand out. Through our two-year semi-structured training program, postbacs immerse themselves in cutting edge research as part of a team, pursue an independent research project with direct ties to human health and disease, strengthen their professional skills, and improve their scientific communication.

Our Genomic Education team supports the professional development of trainees through:

Access to JAX courses and conferences
Participation in the annual JAX Scientific Symposium
Postbac Journal Club
Interdisciplinary learning through the Postbac Community Read
Travel stipends to attend an external scientific meeting
Personalized planning for the graduate school application process
Feedback on essay drafts and interview practice sessions
Financial support for MCAT/GRE preparation and test registration

Postbac trainees also benefit from:

JAX’s reputation as a leader in genetics & genomics research
Dedicated, world-class faculty
State-of-the-art research resources
Comprehensive scientific services
Vibrant community of doctoral students and postdocs
Full-time employment status, salary and benefits

Life at JAX

Postbacs are matched with PIs for training and mentorship so that they can meaningfully contribute to their lab’s research program. Postbacs are valuable members of our trainee community that also includes Postdocs and PhD students. In addition to conducting research, postbacs attend trainee-specific workshops and events, and have free access to JAX courses (both online and in-person). As a research institution with a diverse group of nearly 3,000 staff, JAX has a wide range of scientific interest groups and social communities that help forge connections between colleagues.