Life Science Job Ads: Stanford Sells Serenity

From a job advertisement for a life sciences research assistant at Stanford, a part-time job in infectious disease research and molecular-based diagnostic testing.

Imagine . . .

. . . taking classes in yoga, graphic design, finance, piano or fencing.

. . . being able to kick off your shoes at lunch to feel the grass between your toes at one of the many parks on campus.

. . . jumping in to a world-class, Olympic-sized pool for a swim after work.

. . . sitting shoulder to shoulder with some of the world’s greatest minds—as you enjoy your morning coffee.

. . . collaborating with smart, dedicated people just like you, people who care passionately about what they do and where they do it.

You’ve been imagining life at Stanford University.

Now, since this blog originates in New York City . . .

Imagine...
. . . making a 1-hour A train commute and not leaving Manhattan.

. . . not daring to kick off your shoes anywhere in the city because goodness knows what's on the ground. Surely, the fellow walking the pitbull in the morning could have scooped up that pile.

. . . sitting shoulder to shoulder with some of the world's loudest mouths -- as you enjoy your $2 Starbucks.

. . . collaborating with smart, dedicated people just like you, who care passionately about paying their $2,000 monthly rent, having an unlimited Metrocard, and being able to get takeout.

. . .Still, here you can go to midtown and find Pfizer's headquarters, and dozens of capable lawyers, accountants, IT gurus, as well as downtown's financial companies.

. . . You've been imagining life in New York City.