Postdoctoral Fellow - Shu Feng Lab

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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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, Cleveland Clinic Research, omics analysis

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