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Postdoctoral Fellow in Microbiome, Host-Microbiome Interactions, Immunology and Cancer Signaling Cleveland Clinic in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Immunology
Funding
Full-time postdoctoral compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale according to total years of postdoctoral experience. FY 2026 stipends range from $63,480 for zero years of experience to $77,076 for seven or more years. The training program is expected to be completed within five years.
Deadline
Nov 25, 2026
Country
United States
University
Cleveland Clinic
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Cleveland Clinic is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow for the Naseer Sangwan Lab at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, United States. The lab is part of the Cleveland Clinic Research Department of Microbial Sciences in Health.
The research program investigates the microbiome, host-microbiome interactions, immunology, and cancer signaling pathways, with related work in multiomics, organoid development, nucleic acid extraction, and molecular assays. The fellow will design independent projects, generate and analyze data, interpret findings, and prepare manuscripts. Responsibilities also include managing mouse breeding colonies, performing mouse surgical procedures and tissue collection, developing and extending organoids, and conducting molecular laboratory assays.
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, and graduate student experience meets this requirement. Candidates should demonstrate scientific writing ability, commitment to research, collaborative working skills, and strong written and verbal communication. English proficiency proof is required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F-1 plus OPT visa status.
Compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale. FY 2026 stipends range from $63,480 to $77,076 depending on years of postdoctoral experience. Preferred application materials are a CV and reference list. Submit application materials through the Cleveland Clinic job portal and directly by email to Principal Investigator Naseer Sangwan at [email protected]. The application deadline is November 25, 2026.
Funding details
Full-time postdoctoral compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale according to total years of postdoctoral experience. FY 2026 stipends range from $63,480 for zero years of experience to $77,076 for seven 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 should demonstrate commitment to research, collaborative work ethic, strong written and verbal communication skills, previous experience in a research or academic setting, and scientific writing experience. Graduate student experience satisfies the research-setting requirement. English proficiency proof is required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F-1 plus OPT visa status. Preferred application materials are a CV and reference list.
How to apply
Apply through the Cleveland Clinic Workday job portal and submit a CV and reference list directly by email to Naseer Sangwan at [email protected].
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