Postdoctoral Fellow - Xianfang Wu Lab
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 the Lerner Research Institute. 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.
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
Nice To Haves
- A recent PhD or equivalent degree in molecular biology
- Experience with mammalian cell culture
- First-author publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Strong communication and analytical abilities
- Enthusiasm for basic science research
Responsibilities
- Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
- In vitro stem cell differentiation
- CRISPR-Cas9 mediated genetic editing
- 2D and 3D cell cultures
- Bioinformatic analysis (bulk and single cells RNA-Seq, ATAC-Seq)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
