Postdoctoral Fellow - Nikhil Panicker Lab

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

8d•$63,480 - $77,076•Onsite

About The Position

Highly motivated individuals with a PhD or MD/PhD in a 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 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. The position is ideal for someone looking to leverage their graduate training, build upon their skillsets, and learn new techniques, with the aim to serve as a launchpad to an independent research career. Mentorship will focus on promoting training and collaborations, applying for fellowships, grantsmanship, reviewing articles, and facilitating the transition to long-term goals.

Requirements

PhD or MD/PhD required
MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD
Previous experience in a research or academic setting. Graduate student experience meets this requirement.
Scientific writing experience
English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status

Nice To Haves

Prior research experience in molecular neuroscience, mouse models of neurodegeneration, and/or utilizing iPSC based systems to model neurodegenerative disease signaling/progression would be immensely preferable!

Responsibilities

Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
Lead research projects independently
Work in a collaborative team