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 the Lerner Research Institute. 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.

　　The research goal is to understand hippocampal neurogenesis and neural circuits that underlie human mental behaviors and disease, with a hope that the outcomes of our research will lead to the development of new therapeutic approaches to prevent, treat, and cure neuropsychiatric (i.e. cognitive deficits, depression, and anxiety) and neurological (i.e. epilepsy and addiction) disorders.

　　A successful candidate will dissect neuronal connectivity and function of hippocampal neural circuits in normal and disease rodent models in molecular, cellular, genetic, and circuitry levels

　　Principal Investigator: Hoonkyo Suh, PhD

　　Lerner Research Institute Department: Neurosciences

　　Lab Research Topics:

　　Hippocampal stem cells and neurogenesis

　　Neurogenesis in cognition and emotion

　　Neural circuits in epilepsy and addiction

　　Genetics in autism

　　Mapping neuronal activity and connectivity

　　For more information about the lab's research, please visit https://www.lerner.ccf.org/neurosci/suh/ or contact Dr. Suh at [email protected]

　　Job Responsibilities:

　　Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation

　　Lead independent research projects

　　Effective communication in oral and verbal

　　Assist and train other lab personnel

　　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 statusWork Experience:

　　Previous experience in a research or academic setting. Graduate student experience meets this requirement.

　　Scientific writing experience

　　Additional Preferred Qualities:

　　Experience in animal experiments

　　Ability to collaborate

　　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 laboratoryPreferred Application Materials:

　　Cover letter

　　CV

　　Names and contacts of three references

　　All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Hoonkyo Suh at [email protected] .

　　Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Cleveland Clinic, Neurogenesis, Neural Stem Cells, Hippocampus, Cognition, Emotion, Epilepsy, Addiction, Neural Circuits, Imaging, Optogenetics, DREADD, Fiber Photometry, Behavior

　　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.

　　Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities