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Job TitlePostdoctoral Fellow - Margot Damaser Lab

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

                      

Job CodeX1004

                     

ShiftVariable

                       

Schedule12:00am-12:00am

                       

Job SummaryHighly 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

The successful candidate will be able to work in a milestone-driven research environment (i.e. can adhere to a schedule of deliverables); will be comfortable studying physiological functions, such as bowel and bladder function; and will show initiative and take ownership of project, attention to detail particularly with regard to documentation and analysis, strong written and oral communication skills, ability to function in a multidisciplinary team, and work at multiple locations in University Circle of Cleveland. Strong fine motor skills for assembling microdevices as well as comfort and experience with human subjects research would be advantageous.

Principal Investigator: Margot Damaser, PhD

Lerner Research Institute Department: Biomedical Engineering

Lab Research Topics:

Wireless, implantable medical sensor developmentStudying physiological functionsFor more information about the lab’s research, please contact Dr. Damaser at damasem@ccf.org.

Job Responsibilities:

Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparationAttention to detail particularly with regard to documentation and analysis,Experience designing or debugging custom electronic devicesHave proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. C++, Matlab, Labview)

Education:

PhD or MD/PhD requiredMD 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 requirementScientific writing experience

Additional Preferred Qualities:

Experience with statistical data analysis & signal processing

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periodsAbility to operate a computer and other office equipmentAbility to communicate and exchange accurate informationAbility to distinguish colorManual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipmentAbility to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 poundsMay be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Preferred Application Materials:

CVAll application materials should be submitted directly via email to Dr. Damaser at damasem@ccf.org.

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI

                       

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