Postdoctoral Fellow – Michaela Gack Lab
- Cleveland Clinic
- Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL
- Job Number: 7210881 (Ref #: ccf19788094)
- Posting Date: 3 months ago
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 will be located at the Florida Research & Innovation Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida. 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: Michaela Gack, PhD
Lerner Research Institute Department: Florida Research and Innovation Center
Lab Research Topics:
- Immunology
- Virology
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
- For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/fric/
Job Responsibilities:
- Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
- Plan, design, and conduct research experiments
- Prepare manuscripts for publication, presentation future research
- Participate in various lab activities
- Work collaboratively and collegially as part of a team while developing skills needed as an independent scientist
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:
- Candidate must be highly motivated
- Candidate with a background in immunology virology or close
- Candidate must have a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
- Ability to distinguish color
- Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
- Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
- May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory
Preferred Application Materials:
- CV
- A brief description of research experience
- List of publications
- Three references
Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Research Fellow, Cleveland Clinic, Florida Research and Innovation Center, Global Center for Pathogen Research and Human Health
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