Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Dr. Ze’ev Ronai and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. Analyzes and interprets data. May assist in preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. Not responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Designs and performs experiments. Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the PI.

Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.

Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.

Maintaining and studying a genetically modified mouse colony

Monitoring and characterizing tumor and metastasis in mice.

Characterization of cancer cell lines in culture.

Overseeing cell biology and biochemistry studies, including assessment of gene expression and proteomics studies.

Use computer-based programs to analyze signal transduction changes at the RNA and protein levels.

Assessment of human tumor samples by transcriptional and immunological methodologies

Education: Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization.

Experience and Skills: 

Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.

Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within the area of specialization.

Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis, operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.

Experience with handling mouse colonies and computer analysis programs

Exceptional credentials in previous training, per performance and publications

Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Knowledge of safety standards.

About Cedars Sinai

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