How are lab heads chosen?
Most lab heads are chosen by an open application process, and we also approach a few established scientists directly. We conducted two start-up recruiting cycles for group leaders, one in 2005 and the other in 2006. In addition we recruited Janelia Farm fellows. Since we have begun operations (August 2006) we have continued one round of group leader recruiting and two for fellows, each year. This recruiting process has given us a critical mass of researchers on site. At this time we have recruited 31 lab heads.
