Tufts IRACDA Program

Upcoming Zoom Info Sessions for Applicants

We will be having two Zoom Information Q&A sessions for prospective applicants. The program directors and some current scholars will be available to answer questions. These will be held on Wednesday, November 13th and on Wednesday December 18th. Free advanced registration is required. Register using the links below.

Wednesday, December 18 - 4:30 pm IRACDA Info Session Registration

Read an article about our program.

Overview

Traditional postdoctoral training focuses largely on providing a postdoc with research tools and a body of research sufficient to launch an independent career. Tufts IRACDA provides the additional skills needed for careers at research-intensive universities as well as schools with greater emphasis on teaching including:

• how to set up and manage a productive research lab
• how to obtain grant funding
• how to develop and teach courses
• how to participate in service activities associated with everyday academic life

IRACDA scholars spend 75% of their time in research, with the remaining time devoted to teaching and career development activities.

In this 4-year program, the first year is funded by the research mentor with Years 2-4 funded by the NIGMS IRACDA grant. An entrant’s first year salary is based upon their mentor’s budget capacity and years of postdoctoral experience. For years 2-4 in the program, we offer competitive salaries recognizing postdoctoral scholars’ value and cost of living in the Boston area, with a starting rate of $77,250+, based on years of postdoctoral experience at the time of the appointment to the IRACDA grant.

Tufts IRACDA provides:

• Up to four years of support, plus travel and supply allowances in the years 2-4
• Outstanding research opportunities in biomedical research fields including but not limited to cell and developmental biology, genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, chemistry, chemical biology, and nutrition
• Workshops on essential skills such as grant and manuscript writing, mentoring, lab management, and scientific presentations as well as coaching throughout the job search process
• Development of teaching skills through mentored assignments as instructor on record for courses at minority-serving institutions in the Boston area and through workshops on teaching methods that encourage active, evidence-based learning.
• Opportunities to mentor junior scientists
• A tight-knit community of postdocs interested in academic careers plus opportunities to network with scholars in other IRACDA programs across the nation.
• An individually tailored mentoring team of faculty to help you stay on track to meet your career goals
• Individual guidance during the job search
• Campus locations in the Boston metropolitan area, a hub of biomedical research in academia and industry as well as a city rich in culture, sports and access to outdoor activities and extensive public transportation.