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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.