Postdoctoral Fellow

Case Western Reserve University, Department of Physiology and Biophysics is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a postdoctoral fellow position. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewing for additional years. The successful candidate will work in the laboratory of Professor Witold Surewicz on a research project exploring the role of liquid-liquid phase separation in neurodegenerative diseases. Some of our recent papers in this area include: Boyko et al., PNAS 117, 31882-31890 (2020), Babinchak et al., Nature Commun 11: 5574 (2020), Boyko and Surewicz, Trends Cell Biol 32, 611-623 (2022), Haider et al., Biophys J 123, 361-373 (2024), Monnaka et al., Commun Chem 9:126 (2026).

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Design and perform experiments related to the research project
2. Interpret experimental data
3. Participate in preparation of manuscripts for publication

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biophysics or related areas.
• 0-2 years of postdoctoral experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary.
• Prior experience in liquid-liquid phase separation, protein aggregation and/or protein-protein interactions is highly desirable.

How to Apply:

• Review of applications will begin when received through interfolio
• Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and contact information of professional references to:

In compliance with the City of Cleveland’s Pay Transparency Ordinance (effective October 27, 2025), the annual starting base salary for this position is $55,000 to $63,480. CWRU considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer. Postdocs receive individual and family healthcare benefits, life insurance, and employee assistance.

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.

Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities Applications requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of Equity at 216.368.3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.