Postdoctoral Fellow – Jan Joseph Melenhorst Lab
- Cleveland Clinic
- Location: Cleveland, OH
- Job Number: 7115969 (Ref #: ccf17004400)
- Posting Date: Nov 4, 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: Jan Joseph Melenhorst, PhD
Lerner Research Institute Department: Center for ImmunoTherapy and Precision Immuno-Oncology (CITI)
Lab Research Topics:
- T cell immunology
- Tumor immunology
- Chimeric antigen receptors
- Gene and genome engineering
- Immunotherapy
- Tumor microenvironment
- For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/citi/melenhorst/ or contact Jos Melenhorst at [email protected]
Job Responsibilities:
- Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
- T cell cultures: expansion, functional interrogation
- Examine T cells and leukemic cells using high dimensional single cell analytics such as CITEseq, spectral flow cytometry
- Examine acute and persistent anti-tumor responses in vitro and in vivo using various mouse strains and models; model development
- Contribute to grant writing, progress reports, papers
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:
- Thrive in team setting
- Self-motivated
- Must have background in T cell immunology
Personal Protective Equipment:
- PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory
Preferred Application Materials:
- CV
- Research Statement
Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Post-doc, CAR T cells, Immunotherapy, Translational immunology
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