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 the Lerner Research Institute. 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. As a new PI, I'm looking for postdocs that are creative thinkers. The goal for the lab is to better understand the metabolic differences that drug treatments induce in therapy-resistant gliomas. We are seeking to create drugs to treat these drug-resistant tumors. Training can be provided for any of the responsibilities if needed, though already having these skills would be a plus. **Principal Investigator:** Deanna Tiek, PhD **Lerner Research Institute Department:** Center for Immunotherapy and Precision Immuno-Oncology (CITI) **Lab Research Topics:** + Drug resistant glioblastoma + Cancer metabolism + Selenium drug design and toxicity + For more information about the lab's research, please contact Dr. Tiek at tiekd@ccf.org . **Job Responsibilities:** + Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation + Intracranial tumor injections + Wet lab duties: cell culture, WB, IP, IF + Metabolic assays **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 + References list + All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Dr. Tiek at tiekd@ccf.org . **Keywords:** Postdoc, Research, LRI, Glioblastoma, Metabolism, Drug resistance, Drug design **Pay Range** Minimum hourly: $0.01 Maximum hourly: $333,340.26 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. 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. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities