Postdoctoral Fellow - Kun Li Lab

Cleveland Clinic • Auburn, AL

4d • $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 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. Compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale based on total years of postdoctoral experience.

Requirements

• PhD or MD/PhD required
• 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

• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Experience with Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) containment, or at least one year of experience with BSL-2
• Familiarity with animal handling and infection models
• Familiarity with single-cell sequencing techniques
• Less than three years of postdoctoral experience

Responsibilities

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Design and execute experiments to investigate the pathogenesis of coronaviruses and evaluate potential therapeutic candidates using both in vitro and in vivo models
• Analyze and interpret complex biological data, contribute to scientific publications, and present findings at conferences

Benefits

• Compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale based on total years of postdoctoral experience.
• PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

What This Job Offers

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