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Postdoctoral Fellow - Jianjun Wu Lab

Cleveland Clinic

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrs$77,076 / YEARPosted 1 month agoCloses Jul 8

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The fellow will design and conduct research projects focused on innate immunity and cancer immunology to generate and analyze data. Responsibilities include performing daily project protocols and preparing manuscripts for publication and presentation.

Requirements summary

A PhD or MD/PhD in a relevant scientific field such as Molecular Biology or Immunology is required. Candidates must possess strong laboratory skills, scientific writing experience, and a commitment to collaborative research.

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Job description

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Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow - Jianjun Wu 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.
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 We are currently seeking highly motivated Postdoc Fellows to join our research team in the Center for Immunotherapy & Precision Immuno-Oncology at Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute.
The Wu lab is interested in understanding the fundamental mechanism of innate immunity and its impact on adaptive immunity, inflammation, and cancer.
Dr.
Wu’s lab is currently employing multifaceted approaches and mouse disease models to uncover the novel immunostimulatory or immunosuppressive mechanisms of cGAS-STING pathway in antitumor immunity and autoimmunity.
The overarching goal of the Wu lab is to harness innate immunity to develop new immunotherapies for cancer and inflammatory diseases.
Our recent research has been published in top-tier journals, including Immunity (PMIDs: 40010341, 32640258), PNAS (PMID: 38985760), Journal of Experimental Medicine (PMID: 30886058), and Cell Host & Microbe (PMID: 26320998).
Our research is currently supported by multiple prestigious awards, including the NIH MERIT Award, Mathers Foundation Award, V Scholar Award, MRA Young Investigator Award, and ACS Catalyst Award, among others.
The ideal candidates should have a PhD degree and have a strong background and/or interest in molecular biology, innate immunity, or cancer immunology.
Proficient laboratory skills and highly self-motivation are required.
Applicants with experience in immunology are preferred.
Principal Investigator: Jianjun Wu, PhD Cleveland Clinic Research Department: Cancer Sciences Lab Research Topics: Innate Immunity T cell biology Cancer Immunology Molecular biology STING signaling For more information about the lab's research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/immunotherapy/wu/ or contact Dr.
Wu at wuj9@ccf.org Responsibilities: Project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation Conducts research focused on Innate Immunity & Cancer Immunology Prepare manuscripts for publication, presentation and future research Plans, organizes, performs and monitors daily project protocols 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: PhD in an appropriate scientific field such as Molecular biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Cell biology, Biochemistry, or other similar science major.
Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment 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: All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Jianjun Wu at wuj9@ccf.org Curriculum vitae A summary of current and future research interests Expected availability date Three references Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Innate immunity, T cell biology, Cancer immunology, Molecular biology, STING biology, Immunotherapy 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.
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