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Job Title

• Postdoctoral Fellow
• Xianfang Wu Lab

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus:

Department

Job Code

X1004

Shift

Variable

Schedule

12:00am-12:00am

Job Summary

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. Compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale based on total years of postdoctoral experience.

Job Details

NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale Years of Experience: Stipend for FY 2025
0: $62,232
1: $62,652
2: $63,120
3: $65,640
4: $67,824
5: $70,344
6: $72,960
7 or More: $75,564

Principal Investigator: Xianfang Wu, PhD

Cleveland Clinic Research Department: Microbial Sciences in Health

Lab Research Topics:

• Stem cell
• Innate immunity
• Infectious diseases
• Disease modeling
• Fatty liver diseases
• For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/infection-biology/wu/.

Job Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• In vitro stem cell differentiation
• CRISPR-Cas9 mediated genetic editing
• 2D and 3D cell cultures
• Bioinformatic analysis (bulk and single cells RNA-Seq, ATAC-Seq)

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:

• A recent PhD or equivalent degree in molecular biology
• Experience with mammalian cell culture
• First-author publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Strong communication and analytical abilities
• Enthusiasm for basic science research

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
• Contact information for three references

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, Stem cell differentiation, NAFLD, NASH, Multicellular model, Oncolytic virus, Liver diseases, Liver organoid, Intestinal organoid, Brain organoid, Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis E virus, Respiratory syncytial virus, Hematopoietic stem cells, Hematopoiesis, Gene regulation, Transcription factors .

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