Postdoctoral Fellow - Chao Ma Lab

Cleveland Clinic
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 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

  • Excellent writing and communication skills, able to work independently and effectively with other members in a productive team.
  • Strong research expertise in molecular, cellular, or tissue engineering are preferred.
  • Strong research expertise in immunology, immune-oncology, or immune-engineering are preferred.
  • Strong research expertise in culture of stem cell or organoid are preferred.
  • Strong training background in biomedical engineering, microfabrication, bioprinting, lab-on-a-chip and microfluidics are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
  • Publish research articles in high-impact journals and present research results in national and international scientific meetings.
  • Contribute to project development and collaboration, grant writing, progress reports, and papers.
  • Contribute to lab management, protocol development and maintenance, and mentoring of junior trainees.

Benefits

  • Compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale based on total years of postdoctoral experience.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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