Job Abstract

Post-doctoral Fellow

Description: Dr. Javier Chen’s laboratory in Infection Biology Program,Cleveland Clinic, Main Campus, is seeking self-motivated postdoctoral fellows with a background in virology, or closely related fields to be part of a dynamic team working to understand the viral pathogenesis and inflammation.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be a PhD, MD/PhD, or MD with experience in molecular/cell biology and in experimental animals. Candidates with demonstrated experience in virology and bone biology/immunology will be preferred. 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 candidate will work in a NIH-funded laboratory that studies the cellular and molecular pathogenic mechanisms of arboviral disease pathogenesis and inflammatory viral arthritis. The successful candidate will benefit from a dynamic and highly collaborative environment and the opportunity to interact with the extended scientific community at Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute.

How to Apply: For more information about current research projects in the lab, and/or to be considered for the position, please send 1) a cover letter describing prior research experiences, future research interests, career goals, and estimated start time; 2) CV, including a list of scientific publications, and the contact details of at least two referees in a single PDF to chenw3@ccf.org. Salary will be according to NIH scale and commensurate with experience.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Weiqiang Javier Chen, PhD

Lerner Research Institute Department: Infection Biology
 

Lab Research Topics:

• Virology
• Osteo-immunology and osteo-virology
• Neurotropic viruses
• Viral musculoskeletal disease
• Viral arthritis
• For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/infection-biology/chen/ or contact Dr. Javier Chen at chenw3@ccf.org.

Job Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Conduct independent research required by faculty supervisor to a high standard and in accordance with all institutional and federal regulations
• Plan, organize, perform, and monitor daily project protocols
• Provide supervision and guidance to junior technicians, students, and researchers
• Assume general responsibility for scientific operations of the laboratory

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:

• BSL2+ and BSL3 Lab/Animal experience
• Experience with animal disease models
• Demonstrated track records of research publications

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
• A brief description of research experience
• List of publications
• Three references
• All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Dr. Javier Chen at chenw3@ccf.org.

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Javier Chen Lab, Research Fellow, Cleveland Clinic, Infection Biology Program, Global Center for Pathogen Research and Human Health

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