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Job Title
Postdoctoral Fellow - Margot Damaser 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
Looking for an ambitious, hardworking postdoctoral fellow to advance their career by working on a variety of projects that coalesce around the theme of improving lower urinary tract and pelvic health through testing novel regenerative methods and wireless monitoring devices in animals and people. Relevant experience in the field is preferred.
Principal Investigator: Margot S. Damaser, PhD
Cleveland Clinic Research Department: Biomedical Engineering
Lab Research Topics:
Wireless devices
Regenerative medicine
Lower urinary tract dysfunction
Pelvic organ prolapse
Urinary incontinence
For more information about the lab's research, please visit: www.lerner.ccf.org/biomedical-engineering/damaser/ or contact Dr. Damaser at postdoc_damasem@ccf.org
Responsibilities:
Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
Lead research projects
Lead data analysis
Draft manuscripts
Present research results
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:
Ability to work with a wide variety of people
Experience with animal and/or human research
Experience with device development and testing
Experience with data analysis, graphing and presentation
Experience with survival surgery in animals
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
List of references
Cover letter describing relevant experience
All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Dr. Damaser at postdoc_damasem@ccf.org
Keywords:
Postdoc, Research, Urology, urodynamics, bladder, physiology, biomedical engineering, electrical stimulation, algorithm development
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