Postdoctoral Fellow - Ming Hu Lab

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 31,200 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH invites highly motivated individuals with a PhD or MD/PhD to apply for a postdoctoral training position under the supervision of a Cleveland Clinic Principal Investigator in Genomic Sciences and Systems Biology.

The program covers advanced topics including single cell multi-omics, gene regulation, Alzheimer’s disease, and immunology, with responsibilities spanning independent project design, method development, data integration, and manuscript preparation.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD required.
• English proficiency for visa status (J-1/J-2/F1 + OPT).
• Experience in a research or academic setting; scientific writing.

Responsibilities

• Independent project design with data generation, analysis, interpretation, and manuscript preparation.
• Develop novel computational methods.
• Single cell multi-omics data integration.
• Study 3D genome organization.
• Application to Alzheimer's disease and immunology.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative

Data analysis

Experimental design

Education

PhD or MD/PhD

Tools

R

Python

Perl

Unix/Linux

Job description

Highly motivated individuals with a PhD or MD/PhD in the 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. The successful applicant will 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.

NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Salary Scale

• 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

Background in genetics, genomics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Representative work: Song et al, Nature, 2020; Yu et al, Nature Methods, 2021; Barajas‑Mora et al, Nature Immunology, 2022; Patta et al, Nature, 2024.

Principal Investigator: Ming Hu, PhD

Cleveland Clinic Research Department: Genomic Sciences and Systems Biology

Lab Research Topics

• Single cell multi‑omics
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Gene regulation
• Immunology
• 3D genome organization
• For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/quantitative-health/ming-hu/ or contact Dr. Hu at [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation, and manuscript preparation.
• Develop novel computational methods.
• Single cell multi‑omics data integration.
• Study 3D genome organization.
• Application to Alzheimer’s disease and immunology.

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

• PhD in a quantitative discipline.
• Experience in computational method development.
• Programming in R, Python, or Perl in Unix/Linux.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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

• Cover letter.
• Research statement.
• CV.
• Sample code.
• Representative publications.
• Three references.

Keywords

Postdoc, Research, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, 4D nucleome, 1000 Genome, Roadmap Epigenomics, ENCODE, IGVF, BRAIN Initiative, Human Pangenome, Alzheimer’s disease sequencing project.

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.) or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).