Postdoctoral Fellow – Shuyang Chen Lab
- Cleveland Clinic
- Location: Cleveland, OH
- Job Number: 7108851 (Ref #: ccf16533753)
- Posting Date: Aug 22, 2022
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
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.
Principal Investigator: Shuyang Chen, PhD
Lerner Research Institute Department: Cancer Biology
Lab Research Topics:
- Melanoma
- Biochemistry
- Molecular biology
- Mouse model
- For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/cancerbio/chen/ or contact Dr. Chen at [email protected]
Job Responsibilities:
- Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
- Cell culture
- CRISPR-based DNA editing, lentiviral transduction
- Protein analysis
- Interpretation of data
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:
- Melanoma mouse models
Personal Protective Equipment:
- PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory
Preferred Application Materials:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Reference list
Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Postdoc, Cleveland Clinic, Melanoma, Palmitoylation, Pigmentation, Metastasis, Immunotherapy
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