Job Description
Research scientists at Cedars-Sinai continually advance a new understanding of diseases, as well as new ideas and technologies for prevention and treatment. This diligence generates a steady stream of news about their ground-breaking achievements and their benefits to healthcare.
If you're ready to be a part of breakthrough research, then we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity and apply today!
Principal Investigator, Peter Heeger, MD, is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team!
Dr. Heeger leads a translational research group focused on understanding how to improve the outcomes of patients receiving transplanted organs. While kidney, heart, liver and lung transplantation is commonly performed and is lifesaving, the long term outcomes of transplant recipients remains suboptimal.
About the Role
Dr. Heeger is interested in candidates with a professional background in immunology and transplantation immunobiology.
Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientist, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. The incumbent may develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. The incumbent analyzes, interprets data, and may assist in the preparation of grant proposals. This position participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author, but is not responsible for generating grant funding.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Designs and performs experiments.
- Maintains appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator.
- Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.
- Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
Qualifications
Education:
- Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization, required.
Experience and Skills:
- Highly motivated and works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization.
- Acquires complete technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
- Demonstrated ability to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis, and operation of specialized equipment.
- Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of equipment.
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