Postdoctoral Fellow – Amy Kunchok Lab

Cleveland Clinic

47d • Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Highly 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. A postdoctoral fellow or research associate position is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Amy Kunchok in the Department of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic to investigate the structural, functional and molecular basis of long-term cognitive impairment in autoimmune encephalitis (AE). The fellow will gain expertise in ultra-high-field MRI, immunogenomics, and cognitive outcomes research. For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/research/neurological/multiple-sclerosis/ms-autoimmune-neurology or contact Dr. Kunchok at [email protected]

Requirements

• PhD or MD/PhD required
• MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD
• English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status
• Previous experience in a research or academic setting. Graduate student experience meets this requirement.
• Scientific writing experience
• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to distinguish color
• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the following areas is desired: neuroimaging, RNA sequencing, data processing and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Lead research projects
• Lead data analysis
• Draft manuscripts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees