Postdoctoral Fellow – Brian Gastman Lab

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow – Brian Gastman Lab Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department Job Code X1004 Shift Variable Schedule 12:00am-12:00am Job Summary 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. Job Details Principal Investigator: Brian Gastman, MD Lerner Research Institute Department: Immunotherapy & Precision Immuno-Oncology Lab Research Topics: Skin cancer immunology Cancer signaling pathways Industry collaboration Immunotherapeutics Animal model For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/citi/gastman/ or contact Brian Gastman at gastmab@ccf.org Job Responsibilities: Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation This team member must commit to full-time employment during the training This team member must commit to 2-3 years of training Training under the program will include wet and dry lab activities, collaboration with industry partners, grant writing and manuscript preparation. This individual should be highly motivated, work as a team member and have excellent communication skills to work in with multidisciplinary teams Education: PhD or MD/PhD required MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD Qualifications: Medical graduates (national or international) seeking research experience are highly encouraged to apply Languages: English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 OPT visa status Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision Work Experience: Previous experience in a research or academic setting. Graduate student experience meets this requirement. Scientific writing experience Additional Preferred Qualities This position is intended for individuals interested in immunology and surgical oncology. 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: All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Brian Gastman at gastmab@ccf.org. 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