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.

Looking for an organized and motivated individual to carry out experiments, collect and analyze data, and prepare manuscripts. The senior postdoc or research associate will be given a large degree of independence to plan and conduct experiments under the direction of the PI. Opportunities to explore other research interests of the applicant would also be available.  The research associate will collaborate with and be supported by a full-time lab manager.  Individuals with traditional career paths (academic) or alternative paths (industry or non-academic) are encouraged to apply.  

In addition to his role as PI, Dr. Yuan has clinical responsibilities on the medical and surgical retina service.  For the highly motivated individual, opportunities to conduct clinical research are also available.

Principal Investigator: Alex Yuan, MD, PhD

Department: Ophthalmology

Lab Research Topics:

• Molecular biology
• Regeneration
• Gene therapy
• Exosomes
• Animal models
• For more information about the lab’s research, please contact Dr. Alex Yuan at [email protected]

Job Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Design and carry out experiments
• Analyze data
• Manage laboratory personnel
• Prepare manuscripts

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:

• Willing to take on leadership role
• Independent
• Efficient
• Able to multitask
• Good communication skills

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. Alex Yuan at [email protected]. 

• CV
• Contact information for 3 references

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Cell biology, Clinical research, Translational research, Lentivirus, AAV, Adeno-associated virus, Gene editing

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