Postdoctoral Fellow - Jianjun Wu Lab

Cleveland Clinic

10d • $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 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. We are currently seeking highly motivated Postdoc Fellows to join our research team in the Center for Immunotherapy & Precision Immuno-Oncology at Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute. The Wu lab is interested in understanding the fundamental mechanism of innate immunity and its impact on adaptive immunity, inflammation, and cancer. Dr. Wu’s lab is currently employing multifaceted approaches and mouse disease models to uncover the novel immunostimulatory or immunosuppressive mechanisms of cGAS-STING pathway in antitumor immunity and autoimmunity. The overarching goal of the Wu lab is to harness innate immunity to develop new immunotherapies for cancer and inflammatory diseases. Our recent research has been published in top-tier journals, including Immunity, PNAS, Journal of Experimental Medicine, and Cell Host & Microbe. Our research is currently supported by multiple prestigious awards, including the NIH MERIT Award, Mathers Foundation Award, V Scholar Award, MRA Young Investigator Award, and ACS Catalyst Award, among others. The ideal candidates should have a PhD degree and have a strong background and/or interest in molecular biology, innate immunity, or cancer immunology. Proficient laboratory skills and highly self-motivation are required. Applicants with experience in immunology are preferred.

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
• Proficient laboratory skills
• Highly self-motivation
• Critical thinking skills
• Decisive judgment

Nice To Haves

• PhD in an appropriate scientific field such as Molecular biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Cell biology, Biochemistry, or other similar science major.
• Applicants with experience in immunology are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation
• Conducts research focused on Innate Immunity & Cancer Immunology
• Prepare manuscripts for publication, presentation and future research
• Plans, organizes, performs and monitors daily project protocols

Benefits

• Stipend for FY 2026 based on NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale
• Comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.

What This Job Offers

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