Postdoctoral Fellow - Margot Damaser Lab

ccf; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic Health System invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Margot Damaser Lab at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. This training position, under direct supervision of a principal investigator, offers practical experience in a dynamic research environment and is funded through Cleveland Clinic Research.

Responsibilities include independent project design, leading projects and data analysis, drafting manuscripts, and presenting results.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD required.
• MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD.
• English proficiency required for visa status (J-1/J-2/F1+OPT).
• Experience in a research/academic setting; graduate student experience acceptable.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Independent project design with data generation, analysis and manuscript preparation.
• Lead research projects.
• Lead data analysis.
• Draft manuscripts.
• Present research results.

Skills

Research skills

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Communication skills

Education

PhD/MD-PhD

MD with lab experience may substitute

Job description

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Job Title

Postdoctoral Fellow - Margot Damaser Lab

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Job Code

X1004

Shift

Variable

Schedule

12:00am-12:00am

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 Cleveland Clinic Research. 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.

Looking for an ambitious, hardworking postdoctoral fellow to advance their career by working on a variety of projects that coalesce around the theme of improving lower urinary tract and pelvic health through testing novel regenerative methods and wireless monitoring devices in animals and people. Relevant experience in the field is preferred.

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

Principal Investigator: Margot S. Damaser, PhD

Cleveland Clinic Research Department: Biomedical Engineering

Lab Research Topics

• Wireless devices
• Regenerative medicine
• Lower urinary tract dysfunction
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Urinary incontinence

For more information about the lab's research, please visit: www.lerner.ccf.org/biomedical-engineering/damaser/ or contact Dr. Damaser at [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Lead research projects
• Lead data analysis
• Draft manuscripts
• Present research results

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

• Ability to work with a wide variety of people
• Experience with animal and/or human research
• Experience with device development and testing
• Experience with data analysis, graphing and presentation
• Experience with survival surgery in animals

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

Keywords

• Postdoc
• Research
• Urology
• urodynamics
• bladder
• physiology
• biomedical engineering
• electrical stimulation
• algorithm development

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