Postdoctoral Fellow – Hyun Jung Kim Lab
- Cleveland Clinic
- Location: Cleveland, OH
- Job Number: 7122314 (Ref #: ccf17697383)
- Posting Date: Jan 27, 2023
- 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: Hyun Jung Kim, PhD
Lerner Research Institute Department: Inflammation and Immunity
Two major topics on these positions:
1) Microbiome-mediated disease modeling in Organs-on-chips
2) Development of a multiplex, scalable Organs-on-chips microplatform
Lab Research Topics:
- Organ-on-a-chip, Microfluidics, Device
- Host-microbiome interactions, Immunology
- Disease modeling (IBD, CRC, CDI, CeD, Pouchitis)
- Synthetid biology, Systems biology, Multi-omics
- Mechanical eng., 3D printing, Tissue eng.
- For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://biomelab2022.wordpress.com/positions/ or contact Hyun Jung Kim at [email protected]
Job Responsibilities:
- Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
- Perform collaborative translational projects
- Develop innovative breakthroughs on projects
- Publish research articles in top-tier journals
- Present research results in scientifid meetings
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:
- Strong research expertise in mucosal immunology, cancer immunology, or host-microbiome interactions
- Strong expertise in synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, or microbial genetic engineering
- Strong skillsets in cell and tissue engineering
- Strong disease-specific multi-omics training including single-cell transcriptomics and metabolomics
- Strong research expertise in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, automation, or mechatronics engineering
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 Hyun Jung Kim at [email protected].
- CV
- Research Statement
- 3 Reference lists
Keywords: Postdoc, Research, Inflammation & Immunity (I&I), Lerner Research Institute (LRI), Gut microbiome, Biomedical engineering (BME), Gastrointestinal tract, Co-culture, Leadership.
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