Postdoctoral Fellow - Olumuyiwa Awoniyi Lab

                    

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Job Title

Postdoctoral Fellow - Olumuyiwa Awoniyi Lab

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

                      

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

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Microbe-Host Interactions and Cholestatic Liver Diseases

Overview: The Lerner Research Institute at Cleveland Clinic invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position within the Department of Inflammation and Immunity. This position, under the mentorship of Dr. (Olu)Muyiwa Awoniyi, focuses on the pathophysiology of cholestatic liver diseases and the interplay between gut microbiota and host health. The successful candidate will be engaged in high-impact translational research, contributing to a deeper understanding of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) and its associated risks.

Research Focus: The selected applicant will join the Awoniyi lab, which is at the forefront of investigating the role of the gut microbiome in PSC and its correlation with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), as well as the predisposition to hepatobiliary and colorectal cancer. Our research strategy integrates patient-derived clinical data with in vitro and in vivo experimental models, aiming to: 1. Explore the therapeutic potential of microbial strains in PSC, aiming to identify bacteria that may mitigate disease symptoms or modify its course. 2. Investigate the microbial driven therapeutic and pathogenic mechanisms of colitis-associated colorectal dysplasia in PSC-IBD models, examining microbial, intestinal mucosa and biliary contributors to disease progression. 3. Assess the effects of fecal microbial transplants from PSC patients on biliary health in germ-free mice, to understand the microbiome's influence on disease development.

Requirements: Applicants must have completed a terminal degree (D.V.M., M.D., Ph.D.) in a relevant scientific discipline such as hepatology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, or molecular biology. Candidates should have an established track record of research excellence as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications. Proficiency in English and strong communication skills are essential. While prior experience with rodent models of liver disease is advantageous, outstanding candidates without specific experience in this field are also encouraged to apply.

Application Submission: Interested candidates should email their curriculum vitae (CV) and contact information for three professional references to Dr. (Olu)Muyiwa Awoniyi at awoniyo@ccf.org.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cleveland Clinic is committed to principles of diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Our campus is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Olumuyiwa Awoniyi, MD

Lerner Research Institute Department: Inflammation & Immunity

Lab Research Topics:

• Microbial Therapeutics Exploration
• Colorectal Dysplasia Mechanisms
• Microbial Transfer Impacts
• Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
• Cholestatic liver disease models
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