Postdoctoral Fellow – Andrew Dhawan Lab
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Job posting number: #7196592 (Ref:ccf19509803)
Posted: November 28, 2023
Job Description
Seeking a talented postdoc with focus on EITHER or BOTH of computational or wet lab in a growing translational neuro-oncology laboratory. We focus on bringing imaging biomarkers/therapeutics targeting ncRNA to the clinic.
Principal Investigator: Andrew Dhawan MD, DPhil, FRCPC
Lerner Research Institute Department: Neuro-Oncology/Lerner Research
Lab Research Topics:
- RNA biology (non-coding focus) in glioblastoma
- Biomarker development (radiomics, genomics, clinical)
- Machine learning, novel data analytic methods
- For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: www.tabularasalab.org or contact Dr. Dhawan at [email protected].
Job Responsibilities:
- Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
- Cell culture, wet lab experiments involving cancer cell lines
- Sequencing of RNA/DNA, single cell, spatial transcriptomics
- Data science, data analytics
- Computational genomics experience
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 write code (python, R, C++)
- Mathematical modelling
- Developing co-culture systems
- Supervising junior trainees, contributing to a positive lab culture
- Writing manuscripts, strong English skills required
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
- Research Statement
- Three Academic References
- Google Scholar Profile
- All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Andrew Dhawan at [email protected].
Keywords: Postdoc, Research, Neurology, Neuro-Oncolgy, LRI, Cleveland Clinic, Machine Learning, AI, Biomarkers, RNA, Genomics.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $0.01
Maximum hourly: $333,340.26
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