Postdoctoral Fellow – Pinghui Feng Lab
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Job posting number: #7326609 (Ref:ccf23163751)
Posted: March 20, 2026
Job Description
NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale
Years of Experience: Stipend for FY 2025
0: $62,232
1: $62,652
2: $63,120
3: $65,640
4: $67,824
5: $70,344
6: $72,960
7 or More: $75,564
An excellent opportunity to work closely with tumor immunologists, biochemists and experts in drug discovery and development.
Principal Investigator: Pinghui Feng, PhD
Cleveland Clinic Research Department: Microbial Health Sciences
Lab Research Topics:
- Immune regulation in infection and cancer
- Molecular biology of signal transduction
- Small molecule inhibitors
- Innate and adaptive immunity
- Mouse models of antitumor therapy
- For more information about the lab’s research, please contact Dr. Feng at [email protected]
Job Responsibilities:
- Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
- Understand the literature
- Identify critical research topics
- Design and implement experimental plans
- Critically analyzing data
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:
- Can work independently and collaborate
- Share supervision responsibilities for juniors
- Act proactively in technology and concept
- Team science spirit
- Initiative and leadership are desirable
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:
All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Ms. Christina Stuart at [email protected].
Keywords: Postdoc, Research
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $31,200.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $95,000.00
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. 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. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
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