Job Description

We seek highly motivated individuals for careers as independent investigators engaged in epidemiological research. The post-doctoral fellow will receive training in grantsmanship and encouraged to submit grants and first-authored publications. This position is available immediately.

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. 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

• May assist in preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.

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

• Works with Dr. Castellon-Lopez to develop a training plan

• May assist in preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.

• Participates in publications and presentations as first author or co-author.

• Designs studies and performs analyses with guidance from the Principal Investigator.

• Develops, adapts, and implements new research techniques and protocols.

• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.

• Meets with Dr. Castellon-Lopez regularly to discuss research progress and plans

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

• Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research projects 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.

Qualifications

Requirements:

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

Req ID : 3862

Working Title : Postdoctoral Scientist, Castellon-Lopez Lab

Department : Cancer - Research Center Health Equity

Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category : Academic / Research

Job Specialty : Postdoctoral Scholar

Overtime Status : EXEMPT

Primary Shift : Day

Shift Duration : 8 hour

Base Pay : $30.00 - $45.00

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.