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.

A postdoctoral fellow position is available immediately in the Department of Neurosciences at the Lerner Research Institute. The project focuses on understanding the impact of therapeutic strategies on neuronal health in models of neurodegeneration and multiple sclerosis. Special consideration will be given to applicants with expertise in whole cell patch clamp recording.

Principal Investigator: Tara M. DeSilva, PhD

Lerner Research Institute Department: Neurosciences

Lab Research Topics:

• Whole cell patch clamp recording

• Neuroinflammation

• Neurodegeneration

• For more information about the lab's research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/neurosciences/desilva/ or contact Dr. DeSilva at desilvt@ccf.org .

Job Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation

• Experimental documentation

• Development and trouble shooting of experiments

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

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

• All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Tara DeSilva at desilvt@ccf.org .

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Cleveland Clinic, Neurosciences, Neurodegeneration, Multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, glia, Neuroinflammation, Neurodegeneation, Immunoflourescent staining, Whole cell patch clamp recording, Synaptic physiology, Cell death, Single cell transcriptomics, Proteomics

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $0.01

Maximum hourly: $333,340.26

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