Fellow - lab

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.

Looking for an ambitious, hardworking postdoctoral fellow to advance their career by working on a variety of projects that coalesce around the theme of improving lower urinary tract and pelvic health through testing novel regenerative methods and wireless monitoring devices in animals and people. Relevant experience in the field is preferred.

Principal Investigator: Margot S. Damaser, PhD

Cleveland Clinic Research Department: Biomedical Engineering

Lab Research Topics:

• Wireless monitoring devices
• Regenerative medicine
• Lower urinary tract dysfunction
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Urinary incontinence
• For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: or contact Dr. Damaser at [email protected].

Job Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Lead research projects
• Lead data analysis
• Draft manuscripts
• Present research results

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 work with a wide variety of people
• Experience with animal and/or human research
• Experience with device development and testing
• Experience with data analysis, graphing and presentation
• Experience with survival surgery in animals

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
• List of references
• Cover letter describing relevant experience
• All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Dr. Damaser at [email protected].

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Urology, Urodynamics, Bladder, Physiology, Biomedical engineering, Electrical stimulation, Algorithm development

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $0.01

Maximum hourly: $333,340.26

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.