Highly motivated individuals with a PhD or MD/PhD in 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 the Lerner Research Institute. 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.

Principal Investigator: Feng Lin, PhD

Lerner Research Institute Department: Inflammation and Immunity

Lab Research Topics:

• Autoimmunity

• Innate immunity

• Infections

• Cancer

• Neurosciences

• For more information about the lab's research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/inflammation-immunity/lin/ (https://www.lerner.ccf.org/immuno/lin/) or contact Dr. Feng Lin at linf2@ccf.org

Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation

• Disease modeling

• Molecular and cellular assays

• Drug development

Education:

• PhD or MD/PhD required

• MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD

Languages:

• English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in a research or academic setting. Graduate student experience meets this requirement.

• Scientific writing experience

Additional Preferred Qualities:

• Recent PhD and/or MD

• Self-motivated

• Ambitious

Personal Protective Equipment:

• PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Preferred Application Materials:

All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Feng Lin at linf2@ccf.org .

• Cover letter

• Expected start date

• CV

• Brief summary of research experience

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Complement, CD6, T cells, Monoclonal antibodies, Ocular diseases, Autoimmune diseases

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $0.01

Maximum hourly: $333,340.26

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.

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