Postdoctoral Fellow – Brian Gastman Lab
- Cleveland Clinic
- Location: Cleveland, OH
- Job Number: 7118859 (Ref #: ccf17511140)
- Posting Date: Dec 21, 2022
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Principal Investigator: Brian Gastman, MD
Lerner Research Institute Department: Immunotherapy & Precision Immuno-Oncology
Lab Research Topics:
- Skin cancer immunology
- Cancer signaling pathways
- Industry collaboration
- Immunotherapeutics
- Animal model
- For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/citi/gastman/ or contact Brian Gastman at [email protected]
Job Responsibilities:
- Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
- This team member must commit to full-time employment during the training
- This team member must commit to 2-3 years of training
- Training under the program will include wet and dry lab activities, collaboration with industry partners, grant writing and manuscript preparation.
- This individual should be highly motivated, work as a team member and have excellent communication skills to work in with multidisciplinary teams
Education:
- PhD or MD/PhD required
- MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD
Qualifications:
- Medical graduates (national or international) seeking research experience are highly encouraged to apply
Languages:
- English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status
Complexity of Work:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision
Work Experience:
- Previous experience in a research or academic setting. Graduate student experience meets this requirement.
- Scientific writing experience
Additional Preferred Qualities
- This position is intended for individuals interested in immunology and surgical oncology.
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 Brian Gastman at [email protected].
- CV
- Cover letter
- 3 letters of recommendation
Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, CCF, Cancer, Immunology
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