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Job TitlePostdoctoral Fellow – Pinghui Feng Lab

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

                      

Job CodeX1004

                     

ShiftVariable

                       

Schedule12:00am-12:00am

                       

Job SummaryHighly motivated individuals with a PhD or MD/PhD in relevant area are encouraged to apply. This training position, under the direct supervision of a Cleveland Clinic Principal Investigator will provide practical training and experience in a research setting. This position is appointed through Cleveland Clinic Research. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a commitment to research, a collaborative work ethic and strong communication skills, both written and verbal. This program is expected to be completed within 5 years. Compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale based on total years of postdoctoral experience.

                         

Job Details

NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale
Years of Experience: Stipend for FY 2025
0: $62,232
1: $62,652
2: $63,120
3: $65,640
4: $67,824
5: $70,344
6: $72,960
7 or More: $75,564

An excellent opportunity to work closely with tumor immunologists, biochemists and experts in drug discovery and development.

Principal Investigator: Pinghui Feng, PhD

Cleveland Clinic Research Department: Microbial Health Sciences

Lab Research Topics:

Immune regulation in infection and cancerMolecular biology of signal transductionSmall molecule inhibitorsInnate and adaptive immunityMouse models of antitumor therapyFor more information about the lab’s research, please contact Dr. Feng at phszfeng@gmail.com

Job Responsibilities:

Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparationUnderstand the literature Identify critical research topicsDesign and implement experimental plansCritically analyzing data

Education:

PhD or MD/PhD requiredMD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD

Languages:

English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status

Work Experience:

Previous experience in a research or academic setting.  Graduate student experience meets this requirement.Scientific writing experience

Additional Preferred Qualities:

Can work independently and collaborateShare supervision responsibilities for juniorsAct proactively in technology and conceptTeam science spiritInitiative and leadership are desirable

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periodsAbility to operate a computer and other office equipmentAbility to communicate and exchange accurate informationAbility to distinguish colorManual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipmentAbility to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 poundsMay be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Preferred Application Materials:

All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Ms. Christina Stuart at stuartc2@ccf.org.

Keywords: Postdoc, Research

                       

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