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Postdoctoral Fellow in Neurodegeneration, Neuroinflammation and Neuroscience at Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Clinic in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Immunology
Funding
Full-time postdoctoral compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale based on total years of postdoctoral experience. The FY 2026 stipend ranges from $63,480 for 0 years of experience to $77,076 for 7 or more years. The training appointment is expected to be completed within five years. The postdoctoral fellow will receive mentorship in training, collaborations, fellowship and grant applications, manuscript review, and career transition planning.
Deadline
Dec 9, 2026
Country
United States
University
Cleveland Clinic
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Cleveland Clinic is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Nikhil Panicker Lab in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The appointment is within Cleveland Clinic Research and the Neurosciences Department.
The lab investigates neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, immunology, neuroscience, neuroimmunology and Parkinson’s disease. The position is particularly suited to researchers with experience in molecular neuroscience, mouse models of neurodegeneration, or induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-based systems for modeling neurodegenerative disease signaling and progression.
The fellow will design and lead independent research projects, generate and analyze data, interpret findings, prepare manuscripts, and collaborate with other researchers. Mentorship will support scientific training, collaborations within Cleveland Clinic and externally, fellowship and grant applications, manuscript review, and preparation for an independent research career.
Applicants must hold a PhD or MD/PhD in a relevant field; an MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute. Research or academic experience and scientific writing experience are required. Graduate student experience satisfies the research-experience requirement. Strong communication skills, collaboration, and commitment to research are expected. English proficiency documentation is required for candidates entering under J-1, J-2, or F-1 plus OPT status.
Compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale. FY 2026 stipends range from $63,480 to $77,076 depending on postdoctoral experience. Submit a CV, cover letter, and reference list by email to Nikhil Panicker at [email protected], and/or apply through the Cleveland Clinic Careers portal. The application deadline is December 9, 2026.
Funding details
Full-time postdoctoral compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale based on total years of postdoctoral experience. The FY 2026 stipend ranges from $63,480 for 0 years of experience to $77,076 for 7 or more years. The training appointment is expected to be completed within five years. The postdoctoral fellow will receive mentorship in training, collaborations, fellowship and grant applications, manuscript review, and career transition planning.
What's required
A PhD or MD/PhD in a relevant area is required; an MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute. Applicants should demonstrate commitment to research, collaborative work ethic, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Previous research or academic experience is required, with graduate student experience accepted, along with scientific writing experience. Prior experience in molecular neuroscience, mouse models of neurodegeneration, and/or iPSC-based systems for modeling neurodegenerative disease signaling or progression is strongly preferred. English proficiency proof is required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F-1 plus OPT visa status. Applicants should be able to design independent projects, generate and analyze data, interpret results, prepare manuscripts, lead research projects, and work collaboratively. Applications should include a CV, cover letter, and reference list.
How to apply
Submit your CV, cover letter, and reference list directly by email to Nikhil Panicker at [email protected]. You may also apply through the Cleveland Clinic Careers portal using the application link.
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