Postdoctoral Scientist - Lung Research Cluster

Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

At Cedars-Sinai,postdoctoral scientists and other junior researchers fulfill a critical role inexpanding the horizons of medical knowledge through biomedical research. Byhosting more than 100 postdocs, who conduct vital research and receive advancedtraining with expert faculty mentors, Cedars-Sinai supports theongoing medical education process that continues beyond PhD/MD graduation. Overview: Lung Postdoctoral scientists in the Lung Research Cluster (LRC) are located in research laboratories that form the Women's Guild Lung Institute, which is directed by Dr. Paul Noble and has support from various sources including a NIH/NHLBI T32 training grant. Research interests in the LRC span fundamental studies investigating mechanisms of lung development and postnatal tissue maintenance, through translational studies exploring mechanisms of human lung disease that tap into the extensive clinical resources at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Essential Job Duties andResponsibilities:

• May assist in preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• Designs and performs experiments. Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator.
• May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.
• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
  
  Education: Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD,or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization. Experience: Works independently onresearch projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area ofspecialization. Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge ofresearch project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoralappointment. Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures,including detailed data collection, and analysis and operation and maintenanceof specialized equipment. Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance ofspecialized equipment.
  Working Title: Postdoctoral Scientist - Lung Research Cluster
  Department: Cancer Resrch Ctr Health Eqty
  Business Entity: Academic / Research
  Job Category: Academic/Research
  Job Specialty: Postdoctoral
  Position Type: Full-time
  Shift Length: 8 hour shift
  Base Pay:$64,500.00 - $93,600.00
  

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