Postdoctoral Fellow - Michael Nicosia Lab

Cleveland Clinic • Auburn, AL

3d • 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 will be located at the Florida Research & Innovation Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida. 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. The Nicosia Laboratory is a newly established research group dedicated to studying immune regulation in the context of transplantation. Areas of interest are novel pathways regulating alloantibody production, and the intersection of cancer and transplant immune responses, in the context of chronic immunosuppression We seek highly motivated, creative and independent candidates who are excited to join a new laboratory on our exciting journey. Principal Investigator: Michael Nicosia, PhD Cleveland Clinic Research Department: Florida Research and Innovation Center Lab Research Topics: Transplantation Immunology Animal Models

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.
• PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Nice To Haves

• Candidate must be highly motivated
• A background in immunology, transplantation or closely related fields is strongly preferred.
• Less than two years of postdoctoral experience.
• Competitive candidates will provide a CV
• A brief description of research experience and interests (1 page max.)
• 2-3 references

Responsibilities

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation.
• Carry out in vitro and in vivo experiments using cellular and molecular approaches, including flow cytometry, imaging and omics techniques.
• Write manuscripts and present research findings at meetings.
• Contribute to a collegial and collaborative lab environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree