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: Srinivasan Dasarathy, MDLerner Research Institute Department: Inflammation and ImmunityLab Research Topics:
Cell signaling
RNA translation
Biochemistry
Gene editing
Imaging
For more information about the lab's research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/immuno/dasarathy/ or contact Dr. Dasarathy at [email protected]
Job Responsibilities:
Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
Culture of multiple cell lines, primary cell cultures
Basic molecular methods (real time PCR, immunoblots)
Confocal microscopy, fluorescent imaging
mRNA translational regulation
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
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.
Additional Preferred Qualities:
Crispr/Cas9
Viral delivery systems
Handling mouse strains (not essential)
Protein expression, protein-protein interaction studies
fraction separation, organelle isolation
Ability to analyze and perform mass spectrometry data for metabolites preferred but not essential.
Personal Protective Equipment:
PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory
Preferred Application Materials:All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Dr. Dasarathy at [email protected] .
Cover letter
CV
Contact information for 3 references
Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Crispr/Cas9, Skeletal muscle, Tissue specific deletion, Inducible vector systems, Reporter analyses, FRET/BRET, Post-translational modifications, Generate tagged constructs, Subcellular organelle studiesPay RangeMinimum hourly: $0.01Maximum hourly: $333,340.26The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. 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. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities