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.
Principal Investigator: Ted M. Ross, PhD
Cleveland Clinic Research Department: Florida Research and Innovation Center
Lab Research Topics:
- Immunology
- Flow Cytometry
- B Cells
- Vaccines
- Virology
For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/florida/ross/
Compensation follows the NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale based on total years of postdoctoral experience.
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
Job Responsibilities:
- Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
- B cell flow cytometry
- Human Immunology
- Mouse Immunology
- Influenza Vaccines
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:
- RSV Vaccines
- BCRseq
- Bioinformatics
- Animal studies
- Virology
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
- List contact information for 3 references
Keywords: Postdoctoral fellow, Research, Florida Research and Innovation Center, B cells, T cells, flow cytometry, Illumina sequencing, bioinformatics, Human, mouse, ferrets, influenza, RSV, COVID, virus, immunology
