Postdoc Hiring Initiative (PHI): Open Call for Postdocs Full-time

Genentech Postdoctoral Fellowship

Program Start Date: January – December 2027 (flexible within this time frame)

Location: South San Francisco, California, USA

Length of Assignment: Up to 4 years

Education Level: Recent graduates (three years since receiving a Ph.D. degree), or in the final year of a Ph.D. program.

The Opportunity:

Genentech's world-class biomedical research organization is recruiting up to 3 postdoctoral fellowships positions to work on exciting research and technology projects. While students can apply to our postdoc program by submitting applications to specific labs that have opened positions, the Postdoc Hiring Initiative (PHI) is an exciting opportunity that enables students to apply for a postdoc position in a mentor's lab that might not have a current opening.

We seek talented and motivated recent and pending Ph.D. graduates to join us as Postdoctoral Fellows. Genentech's Postdoctoral Program will give you the chance to work on fundamental biomedical research questions. With an emphasis on rigorous scientific training and a collaborative environment, you'll explore new ideas, develop new technologies, and publish your work to the broader scientific community. Our postdoc program will lay the foundation for your future career. Upon completing their postdoctoral research, our fellows continue their careers at Genentech, elsewhere in Industry, and in Academia.

Who You Are:

• Recent or pending Ph.D. graduate in a relevant field of science. Preferred Majors/Disciplines: Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Science, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Data Science/Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Structural Biology, Pharmacology, Toxicology or other related disciplines.

• Graduate student applicants should be within 12 months of completing their Ph.D. or be within 3 years of having completed their graduate degree.

• At least one first-author research publication accepted in a peer-reviewed scientific journal or currently published.

• A demonstrated ability to think critically, work independently, and solve complex problems

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills

Requirements:

Please follow the instructions below carefully and make sure you include all the information requested in the CV and Cover Letter. Failure to follow these directions will result in elimination of the application. Additional material will not be considered and their inclusion will slow down the evaluation process.

• Title Your PDF “First Name_Last Name_PHI_Application

• Please bundle your CV and Cover Letter into one single PDF when applying and do NOT send separate attachments

Cover Letter to include:

Start each section of your cover letter with the appropriate heading and number of the question that you are addressing (e.g. #1 Personal Statement, #2 Mentors, etc.). We ask that you do NOT write your cover letter in the typical biographical essay format, instead follow the guidelines stated below.

• 1. Personal Statement: Summarize your background, interests, why you are applying for the position, and why you would be a good fit for the Genentech postdoc program (400 words max).

• 2. Mentors: Identify three Genentech postdoc mentors from only Research Biology or Drug Discovery with whom you are interested in working with and describe why (200 words max).

• 3. Potential Project: Write a brief description of a potential project, set of scientific questions or experiments that you would be excited to pursue at Genentech (200 words max).

• 4. Overcoming Challenge: What is the most profound challenge that affected your personal or professional life? What's the most creative or unique solution you've come up with in response to a challenge or problem that has occurred that you are especially proud of? This could be from any situation, whether it is from your science, career, or personal experience (200 words max).

Applications are due on June 30, 2026, 12PM PST and must include a single pdf containing the CV and cover letter addressing the 4 questions above. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For all other inquiries, contact: postdochire-d@gene.com

The expected salary range for this position, based on the primary location of South San Francisco, California, is $100,000 to $106,500. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits: Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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