Postdoctoral Positions Available — Neurodegenerative Diseases & Mitochondrial Biology

Women In Science; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH, invites applications for postdoctoral positions in the laboratory of Dr. Xin Qi within the Department of Physiology & Biophysics.

The research focuses on mitochondrial pathology in neurodegenerative diseases, using in vitro, in vivo and patient-derived models to study how mitochondrial impairment drives neurodegeneration. Applicants should have a PhD and/or MD in neuroscience, molecular biology, cell biology, pharmacology, or

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD in neuroscience, molecular biology, cell biology, pharmacology, or related field.
• Experience in neurodegenerative diseases is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Elucidate molecular basis of mitochondrial damage and metabolic dysregulation in neurodegenerative diseases.
• Work with in vitro cell culture, in vivo transgenic animal models, and patient-derived neurons.

Skills

Mitochondrial biology

Neuroscience research

Cell culture techniques

Education

PhD in neuroscience or related field

MD in neuroscience or related field

Job description

Job Description

Postdoc positions are immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Xin Qi in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH

Job posting number: #7367734

Posted: July 30, 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

The lab focuses on mitochondrial pathology in neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's disease and ALS. We use a combination of in vitro cell culture, in vivo transgenic animal models and patient-derived neurons to study the mechanisms by which mitochondrial impairment contributes to neurodegeneration. Another research focus of the lab is the development of therapeutics that enhance mitochondrial function, for the treatment of human diseases. We have been using the rationally designed peptide inhibitors of protein-protein interactions and high throughput screening to identify mitochondrial functional enhancers as therapeutic options.

The successful applicant will participate in projects on elucidating the molecular basis of mitochondrial damage and metabolic dysregulation in neurodegenerative diseases. The applicants must have a PhD and/or MD degree in neuroscience, molecular biology, cell biology, pharmacology, or related field. Candidates with experience in neurodegenerative diseases are highly desired.

CWRU is one of the nation's top universities and an independent, leading research institute located in Cleveland's urban, culturally vibrant University Circle. CWRU also has close partnership with Cleveland Clinic, a top hospital in the United States. The great Cleveland metropolitan is a family-friendly, very affordable area with top school systems in the United States.