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Postdoctoral Fellow - Gunnar Poplawski Lab

Cleveland Clinic

Company : Cleveland Clinic

Location : Cleveland, OH, 44199

Posted Date : 15 October 2025

Job Details

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Postdoctoral Fellow - Gunnar Poplawski Lab

Location: Cleveland

Facility: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Job Code: X1004

Shift: Variable

Schedule: 12:00am-12:00am

Job Summary

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.

Job Details

The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position focused on innovative research in spinal cord injuries. Our team is pioneering techniques and methodologies to promote corticospinal tract regeneration and functional recovery. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic research environment and contribute to groundbreaking work that could lead to new therapeutic approaches.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Gunnar Poplawski, PhD

Lerner Research Institute Department: Center for Immunotherapy and Precision-Oncology (CITI)

Lab Research Topics:

  • Neurodegenerative disorders
  • Nerve regeneration
  • Cell therapy
  • Gene therapy
  • Biomarkers

Job Responsibilities:

  • Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
  • Conduct independent and collaborative research projects utilizing rodent models of spinal cord injury
  • Implement viral tracing techniques to map neural circuits
  • Perform stereotaxic injections and cell grafting into spinal cord injury sites
  • Process tissue samples for further analysis
  • Carry out immunostaining protocols to identify specific neural elements
  • Use fluorescent microscopy to visualize and analyze neural tissue
  • Quantify axon regeneration and other key metrics of recovery or repair in spinal cord injury models

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:

  • PhD in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field
  • Strong publication record in relevant fields
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in FACS, DNA-sequencing desired but not required
  • Experience with advanced imaging techniques and quantitative analysis methods
  • Demonstrated experience with rodent models of spinal cord injury
  • Proficiency in viral tracing techniques and stereotaxic injections
  • Experience in cell grafting into spinal cord injuries and tissue processing
  • Skilled in immunostaining and fluorescent microscopy
  • Ability to quantify axon regeneration and analyze data

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
  • Cover Letter
  • Contact Information for 3 references

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.

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