Postdoctoral Scientist - Cancer Research

Company: Cedars-Sinai
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Postdoctoral Scientist - Cancer ResearchCedars-Sinai is a hub for biomedical research and a training center for future physicians and other healthcare professionals. By joining us in an academic role, you'll be a part of formulating future ideas for discovery and then translating those discoveries into cures for the benefit and health of the Los Angeles community. What do hiring managers at Cedars-Sinai look for during... What do hiring managers at Cedars-Sinai look for during... What do hiring managers at Cedars-Sinai look for during an interview? by Nancy Success ProfileWhat makes a successful Postdoctoral Scientist - Cancer Research at Cedars-Sinai? Check out the traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.Discovery is central to Cedars-Sinai's mission. Our laboratories and clinics generate ideas, therapies, devices, and systems that contribute to biomedical progress around the world. Cedars-Sinai's investigators push the frontiers of biomedicine with studies in cardiac care, cancer, digestive health, the neurosciences, women's health, and more. Cedars-Sinai's robust academic enterprise shapes the experts who will help redefine medicine for the next generation. Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research? When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion, and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it's just one of the many reasons why we rank as one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientist, the Research Fellow will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period in the field of cancer biology. May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. Analyzes and interprets data. May assist in preparation of grant proposals. Responsible for designing experiments, assembeling data for publications and presentations as author or co-author. Not responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• May assist in preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• Responsible for the designof experiments in cooperation with the mentor.
• Responsible for compiling figures and text for the submission of 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 mentor.
• May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments. #Jobs
  Educational Requirement:
  • Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in in biomedical sciences, pharmacology, or an area directly related to field of research specialization, with demonstrable laboratory experience in drug discovery and natural products research, and in vivo mouse models for antitumor efficacy and pharmacology.
  • Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within previous three years Work Experience required:
    • Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization.
    • Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
    • Experience as a first author in one or more publications on impactful body of work.
    • Demonstrable laboratory experience (1-4 years) in drug discovery and natural products research, in vivo mouse work, antitumor efficacy, and pharmacology, with some experience in molecular biology, tumor cell biology, microbiology, and protein purification and production. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
      • Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
      • Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.
      • Ability to function in a team environment and use interpersonal skills to communicate effectively. #jobs
        Working Title: Postdoctoral Scientist - Cancer Research
        Department: Home Dept - Hem - Onc
        Business Entity: Academic / Research
        Job Category: Academic/Research
        Job Specialty: Postdoctoral
        Position Type: Full-time
        Shift Length: 8 hour shift
        Shift Type: Day
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