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Job Title
Postdoctoral Fellow - Feixiong Cheng 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 Cleveland Clinic Research. 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. Compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale based on total years of postdoctoral experience.
Job Details
NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale
Years of Experience: Stipend for FY 2026
0: $63,480
1: $63,900
2: $64,380
3: $66,948
4: $69,180
5: $71,748
6: $74,424
7 or More: $77,076
The Cheng Lab and Cleveland Clinic Genome Center seek highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellows for experimental and computational research focused on human complex diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease and brain health. Fellows will join institutionally and federally funded projects and collaborate with investigators across Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University. Computational applicants should hold a PhD or MD in bioinformatics, genome science, systems biology, biomedical informatics, computational biology, machine learning, data science, drug discovery, or a related field. Strong computational skills, proficiency in at least one programming language such as R, Python, Perl, C++, or Java, and knowledge of statistics and mathematics are required for computational positions. Proficiency in spoken and written English is required for all candidates. Positions are available immediately. Applications will be considered until December 31, 2026, or until the positions are filled. Please use the email subject line: Postdoc-Application - Your Name
Principal Investigator: Feixiong Cheng, PhD
Cleveland Clinic Research Department: Genome Center, Genomic Sciences and Systems Biology
Lab Research Topics:
Alzheimer's disease and brain health
Functional genomics and multi-omics
Artificial intelligence and computational biology
Network medicine and systems biology
Precision medicine and drug discovery
For more information about the lab's research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/genomics-research/ or contact William Martin at MARTINW3@ccf.org
Responsibilities:
Conduct experimental or computational research to investigate disease mechanisms and identify diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
Generate or analyze molecular profiling data using functional genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, or related approaches.
Apply experimental models or computational methods to integrate molecular findings with large-scale patient data.
Collaborate with physicians, geneticists, and computational and experimental biologists on institutionally and federally funded projects.
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:
For experimental candidates, experience with CRISPR,…