Postdoctoral Fellow - Jeannette Messer Lab
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Job posting number: #7317763 (Ref:ccf22516409)
Posted: October 8, 2025
Job Description
We are looking for someone who is curious, excited about scientific discovery, and keen to translate scientific discovery into new diagnostics and therapeutics for patient use. Trainees in our lab learn how to develop new assays, work with patient samples, and design projects that answer novel questions about disease pathophysiology. They also have opportunities to develop their scientific career within our institution and within the larger scientific community.
Principal Investigator: Jeannette Messer, DVM, PhD
Cleveland Clinic Research Department: Microbial Sciences
Lab Research Topics:
- Host-microbe interactions
- Inflammatory diseases
- Infectious diseases
- Innate immunity
- Therapeutics
- For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/inflammation-immunity/messer/ or contact Dr. Messer at [email protected].
Job Responsibilities:
- Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
- Microbiology
- Mammalian cell culture
- Mouse studies
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:
- Team oriented
- Highly motivated
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
- Research Statement
- References List
- All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Jeannette Messer at [email protected].
Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Microbiology, Bacteria, Fungi, Inflammation, Inflammatory disease, Infection, Infectious disease, Innate immunity, Therapeutics, Pneumonia, Inflammatory bowel disease, Drug-resistance
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.
By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.
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