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Cedars-Sinai Postdoctoral Scientist - Immunology Research Cluster in California

At Cedars-Sinai,

postdoctoral scientists and other junior researchers fulfill a critical role in

expanding the horizons of medical knowledge through biomedical research. By

hosting more than 100 postdocs, who conduct vital research and receive advanced

training with expert faculty mentors, Cedars-Sinai supports the

ongoing medical education process that continues beyond PhD/MD graduation.

Overview: Immunology

Postdoctoral scientists in the Immunology Research Cluster (IRC) are located in research laboratories within the Davis Building and the Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion. Research interests within the IRC range from understanding basic mechanisms of innate and adaptive immunity, to translating this information to understand the role of the immune system in diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, lung disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and autoimmunity.

Essential Job Duties andResponsibilities:

  • May assist in preparation of grant proposals, but isnot responsible for generating grant funds.

  • May participate in publications and presentations asauthor or co-author.

  • Designs and performs experiments. Will keep appropriateexperimental records and documentation and analyze the results with thePrincipal Investigator.

  • May develop, adapt, and implement new researchtechniques and protocols.

  • Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.

  • Performs routine and complex laboratory proceduresthroughout 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 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. 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.

Working Title: Postdoctoral Scientist - Immunology Research Cluster

Department: Cancer Resrch Ctr Health Eqty

Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category: Academic/Research

Job Specialty: Postdoctoral

Position Type: Full-time

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Base Pay: $64,500.00 - $93,600.00

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.

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