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Postdoctoral Fellow - Nikhil Panicker Lab

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At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Postdoctoral Fellow - Nikhil Panicker 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

The position would be ideal for someone looking to leverage their graduate training, build upon their skillsets and learn new techniques, with the aim to serve as a launchpad to an independent research career. Prior research experience in molecular neuroscience, mouse models of neurodegeneration, and/or utilizing iPSC based systems to model neurodegenerative disease signaling/progression would be immensely preferable!

Mentorship of the candidate(s) wrt promoting training and collaborations with labs at the Cleveland Clinic and beyond, applying for fellowships, grantsmanship, reviewing articles, and facilitating transition to their long term goals will be a priority!

Principal Investigator: Nikhil Panicker, PhD

Cleveland Clinic Research Department: Neurosciences

Lab Research Topics:

  • Neurodegeneration
  • Neuroinflammation
  • Immunology
  • Neuroscience

For more information about the lab's research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/neurosciences/panicker/ or contact Dr. Panicker at [email protected]

Responsibilities:

  • Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
  • Lead research projects independently
  • Work in a collaborative team

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

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
  • Cover Letter
  • Reference List

All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Nikhil Panicker at [email protected]

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, Neurodegeneration, Neuroimmunology, Neuroinflammation, Parkinson's disease

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

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