Postdoctoral Scientist - Guerin Children's - Rowitch Lab - Pediatrics & Neurosurgery (On-Site)

Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description Join Dr. David Rowitch and his team as a Postdoctoral Scientist in Guerin Children's! The Rowitch Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team and assist in new and ongoing research initiatives. The Rowitch lab investigates overlapping mechanisms in glial developmental biology human diseases such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and brain cancer. Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research? Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. 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 the preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• Design and perform experiments. Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator.
• May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and compile data.
• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
• Operate and maintain equipment and instruments.
• May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed. Qualifications Education & Experience Requirements:
  • Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization required
  • Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
  • Previous experience in a basic neuroscience laboratory strongly preferred.
  • Mouse handling experience a strong plus!#Jobs-Indeed About Us Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents. About the Team Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most. Req ID : 4508
    Working Title : Postdoctoral Scientist - Guerin Children's - Rowitch Lab - Pediatrics & Neurosurgery (On-Site)
    Department : Childrens Health Institute
    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

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