Postdoctoral Fellow - Bin Zhang lab
- Cleveland Clinic
- Location: Cleveland, OH
- Job Number: 7234586 (Ref #: ccf20194196)
- Posting Date: 3 months ago
Job Description
A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Genomic Medicine Institute. Dr. Bin Zhang’s group focuses on developing novel treatments for hemophilia, including gene therapy. Our approaches combine biochemistry, cell biology, molecular genetics, and in vivo preclinical models. The position offers an excellent training opportunity with competitive salary, healthcare benefits and retirement fund matching.
Principal Investigator: Bin Zhang, PhD
Lerner Research Institute Department: Genomic Medicine Institute
Lab Research Topics:
- Gene therapy
- Hemostasis
- Human genetics
- Protein secretion
- Animal models
- For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/genomic-medicine/zhang/#lab-investigator or contact Dr. Zhang at [email protected].
Job Responsibilities:
- Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
- Prepares and conducts research experiments
- Collects, documents and analyzes data
- Writes manuscripts for publication and presents data in meetings
- Seeks external funding via grant applications
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:
- Highly motivated
- Recent PhD or MD with research training
- Fluent in English
- Experience in cell and molecular biology
- Experience in mouse models desired
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:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Names of references
- All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Dr. Bin Zhang at [email protected].
Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $0.01
Maximum hourly: $333,340.26
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