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Job Title
Postdoctoral Fellow - Shu Feng 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
Dr. Shu Feng’s research group at the Cleveland Clinic Research (Cleveland, Ohio), invites applications for two Postdoctoral positions to join a dynamic and collaborative research team. Dr. Feng’s research centers on investigating the molecular actions of antiviral metabolic enzymes in infectious disease and on understanding protein phosphoribosylation in viral infection, host defense, and aging-associated neurodegeneration. The active research projects include: 1) Antiviral mechanism of phosphoribosylases in human herpesvirus infection, and 2) Biological function of phosphoribosylases in viral infection-associated neurodegeneration, specifically Alzheimer’s Disease.
Principal Investigator: Shu Feng, PhD
Cleveland Clinic Research Department: Microbial Sciences in Health
Lab Research Topics:
Herpesvirology
Protein Phosphoribosylation
Metabolic enzymes
Alzheimer's Disease
Aging and Neurodegeneration
For more information about the lab's research, please contact Dr. Feng at fengs@ccf.org
Responsibilities:
Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
Independently perform a variety of research experiments in molecular biology.
Troubleshoot and optimize experimental procedures.
Accurately record, analyze, and interpret experimental data
Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts and grants.
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:
Keep abreast of new and improved techniques.
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.
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:
C.V.
Contacts of three references
All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Shu Feng at fengs@ccf.org
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