Postdoctoral Fellow – Ryota Matsuoka Lab
- Cleveland Clinic
- Location: Cleveland, OH
- Job Number: 7126679 (Ref #: ccf17871664)
- Posting Date: Feb 24, 2023
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Principal Investigator: Ryota Matsuoka, PhD
Lerner Research Institute Department: Neurosciences
Lab Research Topics:
- Developmental neuroscience
- Angiogenesis and vascular biology
- Brain vascularization
- Brain barrier formation
- Vascular heterogeneity
- For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://matsuoka-lab-lerner.org/
Job Responsibilities:
- Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
- Advance NIH-funded research projects ongoing in the lab
- Present data at institutional seminars and scientific conferences
- Apply for external fellowships
- Prepare manuscripts for publication
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:
- Candidates with a publication record in developmental biology, genetics, neuroscience, or cell biology are preferred
- Former experiences working with zebrafish or other animal models are a plus
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:
- Cover letter
- CV
- References list
Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI
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