Postdoctoral Fellow Hannelore Heemers Lab

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Job Title

Postdoctoral Fellow – Hannelore Heemers 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 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.

Job Details

Looking for motivated team players who are interested in or have expertise in transcription regulation, kinase action, and the molecular mechanisms that drive cancer treatment resistance.

Principal Investigator: Hannelore Heemers, PhD

Lerner Research Institute Department: Cancer Biology

Lab Research Topics:

Cancer signaling pathways

Transcriptional control by androgens/androgen receptor

Kinase action

Prostate cancer treatment resistance

Predictive biomarkers for cancer treatment

For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: or contact Dr. Heemers at

Job Responsibilities:

Scientific project development

Manuscript preparation and submission

Grant preparation and submission

Technology development

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

Preferred Application Materials:

CV

Statement of research and training interests

List of 3 references

Personal Protective Equipment:

PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI

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