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 will be located at the Florida Research & Innovation Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida. 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.

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Principal Investigator: Jun Zhao, PhD

Lerner Research Institute Department: Florida Research and Innovation Center

Lab Research Topics:

• Innate Immunity

• Cell Biology

• Biochemistry

• Oncogenic Viruses

• Cancer Signaling Pathways

Job Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation

• Project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation

• Plan, design, and conduct research experiments

• Prepare manuscripts for publication, presentation, and future research

• Be able to work both independently and in a collaborative environment, with a strong commitment to reaching research excellence and achieving assigned objectives

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:

• Candidate must be highly motivated

• Previous experience with virus-host interactions, viral reverse genetics, multi-omic bioinformatic analysis is strongly preferred

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

• Brief description of research experience

• List of publications

• 2-3 references

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Cleveland Clinic, Florida Research and Innovation Center

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