Postdoctoral Fellow - Ming Hu Lab

Cleveland Clinic

9d • $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. Compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale based on total years of postdoctoral experience. The Hu Lab seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for NIH-funded research on single-cell chromatin organization, gene regulation, and disease. Applicants must hold a PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline. The statistical, programming, and communication skills listed above are required; biology or genomics knowledge and AI or machine learning experience are preferred. The position offers interdisciplinary collaborations and supportive mentorship toward research independence. Benefits follow standard Cleveland Clinic postdoctoral policies. Application review begins immediately.

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

• Strong statistical modeling, computational method development, and scientific programming skills.
• Proficiency in R and Python or Perl in Unix/Linux environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Background in biology, genetics, or genomics.
• Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning; interest in large-scale biological datasets.

Responsibilities

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Develop statistical and computational methods for high-dimensional genomics data.
• Study chromatin spatial organization and architecture at single-cell resolution.
• Integrate multi-omics and functional genomics data to investigate gene regulation and disease mechanisms.
• Collaborate across disciplines, prepare manuscripts, present findings, and contribute to grant-related activities.

Benefits

• Compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale based on total years of postdoctoral experience.
• Benefits follow standard Cleveland Clinic postdoctoral policies.

What This Job Offers

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