克利夫兰诊所博士后职位招聘–炎症和免疫

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.

Since this position will be funded by the NIH training T32 grant, the applicant should be US citizen or permanent resident

Principal Investigator: Dr. Andrei Ivanov

Lerner Research Institute Department: Inflammation and Immunity

Lab Research Topics:

• Epithelila barrier
• Epithelila junctions
• Mucosal inflammation
• Inflammatory bowel diseases
• Actin cytoskeleton
• For more information about the lab’s research, please contact Dr. Ivanov at ivanova2@ccf.org

Job Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Molecular biology work including gene knockout
• Working with intestinal epithelila cells and organoids
• Immunofluorescence labeling and confocal microscopy
• Working with mouse models of colitis

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:

• Standard biochemical techniques, such as western blotting
• Ability for independent work
• Good writing and communicative skills

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:

All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Dr. Ivanov at ivanova2@ccf.org. 

• CV with list of publications

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, NIH-funded, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis, Tight junctions, Adherens junctions, Myosin motors, Leaky gut, Intestinal fibrosis

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