Postdoctoral Fellow - Marcela Diaz Lab
- Cleveland Clinic
- Location: Cleveland, OH
- Job Number: 7369696 (Ref #: ccf23772206)
- Posting Date: Newly posted
Job Description
NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale
Years of Experience: Stipend for FY 2026
0: $63,480
1: $63,900
2: $64,380
3: $66,948
4: $69,180
5: $71,748
6: $74,424
7 or More: $77,076
Principal Investigator: Marcela Diaz, PhD
Cleveland Clinic Research Department: Cancer Sciences
Lab Research Topics:
- Tumor immunology
- Cell therapy
- Immunomonitoring
- Immune-suppressive networks in cancer
For more information about the lab's research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/immunotherapy/diaz/ or contact Dr. Diaz at [email protected]
Responsibilities:
- Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
- Assist with experimental design and execution.
- Assist with grant preparation
- Assist with manuscript preparation
- Assist with data analysis and presentation
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:
- Background in immunology preferred
- Expertise in molecular biology techniques
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:
- CV
- Research statement
- References list
All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Marcela Diaz at [email protected]
Keywords: Postdoc, Research, Immunotherapy, MDSC, TCR, CART, IL-1, IL-12, proteomics, transcriptomics, phenoptics
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $31,200.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $95,000.00
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
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