We seek an enthusiastic candidate for the position of postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Dr. Timothy Chan, the Chair of the Center for Immunotherapy and Precision Immuno-Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic. The postdoctoral position is for highly motivated candidates with a background in molecular/cellular biology, immunology, and/or genetics to join a research group interested in cancer genomics and immunotherapy research. Projects will involve using molecular biological and genomics strategies to identify and characterize genetic determinants of cancer progression and therapeutic response. Applicants should hold a PhD and/or MD degree and have strong laboratory and analytical skills. Experience in molecular biology, immunology, bioinformatics, or cancer genetics would be very helpful.

Principal Investigator: Timothy Chan, PhD

Lerner Research Institute Department: Center for Immunotherapy and Precision-Oncology (CITI)

Lab Research Topics:

• Molecular/cellular biology
• Immunology
• Genetics
• Immunotherapy
• Bioinformatics
• For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/immunotherapy/poplawski/ or contact Dr. Chan at [email protected].

Job Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Conducts research focused on immunotherapy and cancer genomics
• Plans, organizes, performs and monitors daily project protocols
• Collects, prepares and maintains required research documentation, including informed consent records, case records, clinical notes and medical reports
• Reports and assists with the management of protocol deviations, adverse events and other project-related issues

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:

• PhD in Biology, Immunology, Chemistry, Microbiology or a related field
• Strong publication record in relevant fields
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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
• Cover letter
• Contact information for 3 references
• All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Dr. Timothy Chan at [email protected].

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Molecular biology, Immunology, Genetics, Immunotherapy, Bioinformatics, Cancer, Genomics