Postdoctoral Fellow - Zihua Gong Lab
- Employer
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio, US
- Posted Date
- Mar 6, 2021
- Reference
- 116944
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- Specialty
- Internal Medicine
- Position Type
- Permanent
Job Details
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.
Principle Investigator: Zihua Gong, MD, PhD
Lerner Research Institute Department: Cancer Biology
Lab Research Topics:
- DNA repair
- Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy resistance
- Ovarian Cancer and Breast Cancer
Responsibilities:
- Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
Education:
- PhD or MD/PhD required
- MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD
Languages:
- English Proficiency required if English is not the native language
Work Experience:
- Previous experience in a research or academic setting.Graduate student experience meets this requirement.
- Scientific writing experience
Additional Preferred Qualities:
- Highly motivated with a PhD degree in biological sciences and a strong publication record
- Collaborative and supportive team member
- Strong background in the areas of mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, biochemistry and mouse models
Personal Protective Equipment:
- PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory
Preferred Application Documents:
- CV
- Cover letter
- Three references with contact information
Keywords: Postdoc, Research, Lerner Research Institute
Company
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