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: Abhishek Chakraborty, PhD

Lerner Research Institute Department: Cancer Biology

Lab Research Topics:

• Hypoxia
• Epigenetics
• Tumor Metabolism
• Kidney Cancer
• High-throughput Genetic and Chemical Screens
• For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/cancerbio/chakraborty/ or contact Dr. Chakraborty at CHAKRAA@ccf.org

Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Perform experiments and make new discoveries
• Present data - manuscripts and conferences
• Procure independent funding to support research
• Train junior personnel

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:

• Collegial, excellent team player
• Good language and communication skills
• Hard-working ethic
• Self-motivated and passionate researcher
• Curiosity-driven scientist

Personal Protective Equipment:

• PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Preferred Application Materials:

• CV or NIH-format biosketch
• Statement of research accomplishments (1 page)
• Names of 3 references

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