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The Cleveland Clinic’s Florida Research and Innovation Center (FRIC), Port St. Lucie Florida, invites applications for several full-time positions at the Associate or Full faculty level.
Positions will be within the broad field of emerging infectious diseases. All areas of virology/microbiology relevant to human disease are of interest, including molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis, pathogen-host interactions, immune responses to infection, molecular virology/microbiology, vaccinology and antiviral therapies.
Ideal applicants will be creative and collaborative scientists using advanced approaches combining different elements of cell biology, genetics, bioinformatics, biochemistry and in vitro or in vivo models of infection.
The FRIC is dedicated to the discovery and advancement of innovative translational research, focused on infectious diseases and immuno-oncology. The Center is an exceptional state-of-the-art facility with approximately 100,000 sq. ft. of dedicated research and support spaces. The FRIC has Shared Resource facilities in Flow Cytometry, Imaging, Bioinformatics, Select Agents and a Vivarium supporting ABSL-3 suites
Faculty at the FRIC will closely collaborate with scientists at the Lerner Research Institute, a network of ~190 labs at Cleveland Clinic’s main campus in Ohio. Faculty at the FRIC will also be encouraged to establish collaborations with physicians at the regional hospitals of Cleveland Clinic Florida.
The FRIC is part of the recently established Global Center for Pathogen Research & Human Health of Cleveland Clinic.
This Center will broaden understanding of viral pathogens and the human immune response toward preparing and protecting against future public health threats. The Center is organized around six critical programs: Virus and Immune Discovery; Personalized Medicine; People and Population Studies; Diagnostics Tests; Technology Development, Treatments and Vaccines; and Clinical Application & Healthcare Deliverables. The highly collaborative, integrated teams of these Programs set the Center apart from other pathogens research efforts.
Key requirements
The selected candidates will have an outstanding record in infectious diseases/virology or related fields (e.g. immunology). The selected candidates will possess scientific vision, leadership skills and be competitive in acquiring extramural grants. Basic requirements for the positions include a Ph.D. and/or M.D., as well as postdoctoral research experience and a strong record of research accomplishments and publications in the field of infectious diseases/virology or related fields. Candidates will have to demonstrate a strong track record of publications and external funding.
Application Instructions
Please apply by sending your CV, a motivation letter, a project description and providing contacts of four potential referees. The project description should be a maximum of 3 pages long and describe both current and future research plans.
Please email application materials to:
Michaela U. Gack, Ph.D.
The Arthur and Marylin Levitt Endowed Chair
Scientific Director
Florida Research and Innovation Center
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Administrative Director: Anne Gambardella; Email: GAMBARA@ccf.org
Anne Gambardella
GAMBARA@ccf.org
Associate Professor/Faculty Position in Immuno-oncology/Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic Florida Research and Innovation Center, Port St Lucie, FL
The Cleveland Clinic Florida Research and Innovation Center (CC-FRIC), Port St. Lucie, Florida, invites applications for one full-time position at the Associate Faculty level. The Position will be within the broad fields of immuno-oncology or molecular oncology.
CC-FRIC is dedicated to the discovery and advancement of innovative basic and translational research focused on infectious disease, immunobiology, and immuno-oncology/oncology. The Center has three floors with approximately 100,000 sq. ft. of dedicated research and support spaces including Shared Resource Facilities in Flow Cytometry, Imaging, Bioinformatics, and a Vivarium. This position offers co-appointment in Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Immunotherapy & Immuno-oncology (CITI) led by Timothy Chan, MD, PhD. Faculty at the CC-FRIC also closely collaborate with scientists at the Lerner Research Institute (LRI), a network of ~190 labs at Cleveland Clinic’s main campus in Ohio, and further, with physicians at the regional hospitals of Cleveland Clinic Florida.
Key requirements
Ideal applicants will be established faculty candidates at the assistant or associate professor level with at least 5 years of independent research experience and an outstanding record in immuno-oncology or molecular oncology. The selected candidates will possess scientific vision, leadership skills and be competitive in acquiring extramural grants. Basic requirements for the position are a Ph.D. or M.D.-PhD., as well as postdoctoral research experience and a strong record of research accomplishments and publications in the field of immuno-oncology/oncology.
Application Instructions
Please apply by sending your CV, a motivation letter, a project description and providing contacts of four potential referees. The project description should be a maximum of 3 pages long and describe both current and future research plans.
Please email application materials to:
Michaela U. Gack, Ph.D. (GACKM@ccf.org)
The Arthur and Marylin Levitt Endowed Chair
Scientific Director
Florida Research and Innovation Center
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Administrative Director: Anne Gambardella (GAMBARA@ccf.org)
Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment
Michaela U. Gack, Ph.D.
gackm@ccf.org
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Trainee positions at the Florida Research & Innovation Center are eligible for convenient, local housing subsidies sponsored by Cleveland Clinic.