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• Job Title:
• Postdoctoral Fellow - Florian Rieder Lab
• Employer:
• Cleveland Clinic
• Location:
• Cleveland, OH
• Posting Date:
• 12-Nov-2025
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• Description:
• 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.

  Cleveland Clinic is proud to introduce a pioneering two-year Traveling Fellowship designed to advance translational research in gastrointestinal health. Specifically, this project will examine novel mechanisms of intestinal fibrosis. This prestigious opportunity includes a 12-month international placement in London, where the fellow will collaborate with leading scientists at Cleveland Clinic London and Queen Mary University of London’s Blizard Institute.

  The fellowship focuses on groundbreaking research into the role of fungi in intestinal fibrosis, offering the fellow a unique chance to contribute to high-impact discoveries at the forefront of microbiome science. Cleveland Clinic will provide full support for travel and housing during the fellow’s time in London.

  Throughout the two-year program, the fellow will be encouraged to actively document and share their experiences, helping to highlight the value of global collaboration in advancing medical science.

  Principal Investigator: Florian Rieder, MD

  Cleveland Clinic Research Department: Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition

  Lab Research Topics:

  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  • Inflammation and Immunity
  • Translational Research
  • Digestive Disease
  • Intestinal Fibrosis
  • For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/inflammation-immunity/rieder/ or contact Samantha Gauriloff at [email protected].

  Job Responsibilities:Responsibilities:

  • Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
  • Conduct supervised scientific research project
  • Writing of scientific publication
  • Grant writing [optional]
  • Teamwork, integrity, honesty, strong communication skills

  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

  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
  • Three references
  • Letter of intent
  • All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Samantha Gauriloff at [email protected].

  Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, inflammatory bowel disease, stricture, fibrosis, Crohn's disease, research

  Pay Range

  Minimum Annual Salary: $31,200.00

  Maximum Annual Salary: $312,000.00

  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.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

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•  Contact information:
• Cleveland Clinic