Postdoctoral Fellow - Giuseppe A Sautto Lab

Postdoctoral Fellow - Giuseppe A Sautto Lab

Job Description

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 will be located at the Florida Research & Innovation Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida. 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. Compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral

Salary

Scale based on total years of postdoctoral experience.

Job Details

NIH NRSA Postdoctoral

Salary

Scale

Years of

Experience

• Stipend for FY 2026

• 0: $63,480

• 1: $63,900

• 2: $64,380

• 3: $66,948

• 4: $69,180

• 5: $71,748

• 6: $74,424

• 7 or More: $77,076

• In this role, you will demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm for innovative scientific research leading to the discovery ans development of novel immunotherapeutics. You will contribute to characterizing novel antibodies and their engineering in the context of infectious diseases to aid target identification, validation, and drug development. You will develop new assays for characterization of immune response and collaborate with highly accomplished scientists. mentorship and support will be provided to help you gain relevant knowledge and skill sets to promote your career development.

• Principal Investigator: Giuseppe A Sautto, PhD, MBA

• Cleveland Clinic Research Department: Florida Research and Innovation Center

Lab Research Topics:

• Immunology

• Infectious Diseases

• Virology

• Antibody Discovery

• Vaccinology

• For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/florida/sautto/

• Job Responsibilities

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

• Perform in vivo and in vitro experiments

• Writing manuscripts

• Writing detailed reports

• Give oral presentations

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

• Great work organizational skills

• Great time management skills

• Great communications skills

• Ability to manage and lead multiple projects

• Preferred previous experience in the fields listed in the above topic section

• 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

• CV

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Reference list

Keywords:

• Postdoc, Research, Florida Research & Innovation Center, FRIC

• The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

• Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

• Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

• If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

• Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.

• Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

Benefits

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• What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout the, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.

• About Us

• Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

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