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Postdoctoral Fellow in Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Virology, Antibody Discovery and Vaccinology Cleveland Clinic in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Immunology
Funding
Compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale based on total years of postdoctoral experience. FY 2026 annual stipends range from $63,480 for 0 years of experience to $77,076 for 7 or more years. The training program is expected to be completed within five years.
Deadline
Dec 9, 2026
Country
United States
University
Cleveland Clinic
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Cleveland Clinic is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Giuseppe A. Sautto Lab at the Florida Research and Innovation Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida, United States.
The fellow will conduct innovative research focused on immunology, infectious diseases, virology, antibody discovery, vaccinology, and immunotherapeutics. Responsibilities include designing independent projects, performing in vivo and in vitro experiments, generating and analyzing data, interpreting results, developing assays to characterize immune responses, engineering and characterizing novel antibodies, preparing manuscripts and detailed reports, and delivering oral presentations. The work supports target identification, validation, and drug development.
Applicants must hold a PhD or MD/PhD in a relevant area. An MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for a PhD. Previous research or academic experience is required, with graduate student experience accepted, along with scientific writing experience. Candidates should demonstrate enthusiasm for research, collaboration, effective written and verbal communication, organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. English proficiency documentation is required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 plus OPT visa status.
The position provides mentorship and career-development support under the supervision of Principal Investigator Giuseppe A. Sautto. Compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale, with FY 2026 stipends ranging from $63,480 to $77,076 depending on postdoctoral experience. The application deadline is December 9, 2026. Applicants should submit a CV, resume, cover letter, and reference list through the Cleveland Clinic Careers portal.
Funding details
Compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale based on total years of postdoctoral experience. FY 2026 annual stipends range from $63,480 for 0 years of experience to $77,076 for 7 or more years. The training program is expected to be completed within five years.
What's required
A PhD or MD/PhD in a relevant area is required; an MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for a PhD. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to research, collaborative work ethic, strong written and verbal communication skills, and previous experience in a research or academic setting; graduate student experience satisfies this requirement. Scientific writing experience is required. Preferred qualities include organizational, time-management, and communication skills, ability to manage and lead multiple projects, and prior experience in immunology, infectious diseases, virology, antibody discovery, or vaccinology. Proof of English proficiency is required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 plus OPT visa status. Preferred application materials include a CV, resume, cover letter, and reference list.
How to apply
Apply through the Cleveland Clinic Careers Workday posting. Submit a CV, resume, cover letter, and reference list; candidates should also provide required English-proficiency documentation when applicable.
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