Postdoctoral Fellow - Margot Damaser Lab
About The Position
The Postdoctoral Fellow is a research training position appointed through Cleveland Clinic Research and conducted under the direct supervision of a Cleveland Clinic Principal Investigator. The program provides practical training and experience in a research setting and is expected to be completed within five years. Compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale based on total years of postdoctoral experience; the listed FY 2026 stipends range from $63,480 for 0 years of experience to $77,076 for 7 or more years. The fellow will work on projects aimed at improving lower urinary tract and pelvic health through testing novel regenerative methods and wireless monitoring devices in animals and people. The lab's research topics include wireless devices, regenerative medicine, lower urinary tract dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, and urinary incontinence. The role calls for commitment to research, a collaborative work ethic, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to lead research projects and prepare and present results.
Requirements
- PhD or MD/PhD in a relevant area; an MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for a PhD.
- Previous experience in a research or academic setting; graduate student experience meets this requirement.
- Scientific writing experience.
- Commitment to research, a collaborative work ethic, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
- English proficiency proof is required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant experience in the field.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of people.
- Experience with animal and/or human research.
- Experience with device development and testing.
- Experience with data analysis, graphing, and presentation.
- Experience with survival surgery in animals.
Responsibilities
- Design independent projects to generate, analyze, and interpret data and prepare manuscripts.
- Lead research projects.
- Lead data analysis.
- Draft manuscripts.
- Present research results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
