Postdoctoral Fellow - Bin Zhang Lab

Cleveland Clinic

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 for this training position. Under the direct supervision of a Cleveland Clinic Principal Investigator, this role will provide practical training and experience in a research setting. 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 Zhang Lab is recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to lead a project focused on liver diseases caused by alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and the treatment of genetic disorders using gene editing. Our approaches combine biochemistry, cell biology, molecular genetics, and in vivo preclinical models. The position offers an excellent training opportunity in a nurturing and collaborative environment.

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

• PhD or MD in molecular biology or related field
• Experience in mouse models
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Prior research productivity

Responsibilities

• Prepares and conducts research experiments
• Collects, documents and analyzes data
• Writes manuscripts for publication and presents data in meetings
• Seeks internal/external funding via grant applications

Benefits

• Compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale

What This Job Offers

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