Postdoctoral Fellow – Jianguo Cheng Lab
- Cleveland Clinic
- Location: Cleveland, OH
- Job Number: 7112343 (Ref #: ccf16792807)
- Posting Date: Sep 30, 2022
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
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.
Two postdoc positions are available. Under supervision of the PI, the individuals will be working within a multidisciplinary team on a translational research project funded by the NIH/NINDS.
Principal Investigator: Jianguo Cheng, MD, PhD
Departments: Neurosciences and Pain Management
Lab Research Topics:
- Stem cell biology and clinical applications
- Neuropathic pain
- Biologics and cell-based therapies
- Neuroimmune interactions
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/neurosci/cheng/ or contact Dr. Cheng at [email protected]
Job Responsibilities:
- Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
- Cell culture and molecular techniques
- In vitro experiments with stem cells
- Experimentation with animal models of pain
- Data collection, analysis, and report
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:
- Pain research experience preferred but not required
- Strong work ethic and independent research capacity preferred
- Effective communication skills.
- Strong team player.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory
Preferred Application Materials:
- CV
- Research interest/experience statement
- 3 reference letters.
Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Pain, Stem cells, Translational research, Molecular biology, Neurons, Microglia, In vitro assays, Behavioral assessment, Sensory/motor functions, Clinical outcomes
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