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Postdoctoral Scientist - Melanoma & Immunotherapy (Zheng Lab)
Location: Los Angeles, California
Overview
Cedars-Sinai is a hub for biomedical research and a training center for future physicians and other healthcare professionals. By joining us in an academic role, you’ll be a part of formulating future ideas for discovery and then translating those discoveries into cures for the benefit and health of the Los Angeles community.
- Job Type: Full-time regular
- Job Shift: Day
- Shift Duration: 8 hour
Postdoctoral Scientist - Melanoma & Immunotherapy (Zheng Lab)
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to join our research team focused on advancing our understanding of cancer biology, with a particular emphasis on melanoma. Our laboratory is dedicated to deciphering the molecular alterations in metabolic regulation and signal transduction that drive cancer progression. In this role, you will contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at translating scientific discoveries into personalized targeted and immunotherapies, ultimately working toward finding cures for melanoma. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious researcher to develop their expertise in a collaborative and innovative environment while making meaningful contributions to cancer research.
What We Offer:
We are committed to supporting our team members and offer visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates, as well as relocation assistance to help ease your transition. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, work alongside leading experts in the field, and have opportunities for professional development and career advancement. If you are passionate about cancer research and eager to make a significant impact in the fight against melanoma, we encourage you to apply and join us in this important mission.
This Postdoctoral Scientist role is designed as a training opportunity for those who have recently completed their PhD or doctoral degree. To ensure we provide the intended mentorship and career development, we are looking for candidates who are within five years of completing their doctorate. If you're within this timeframe and excited about advancing your research in a supportive and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!
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. 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 the preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
- May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
- Designs and performs 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.
- Analyzes interpret, summarizes, and compiles data.
- Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
- Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
- May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization.
- 1 year, acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to join our research team focused on melanoma and cancer biology. Our laboratory deciphers molecular alterations in metabolic regulation and signal transduction that drive cancer progression, translating findings into personalized targeted and immunotherapies. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in a collaborative environment while working toward finding cures for melanoma.
What We Offer:
We offer visa sponsorship and relocation assistance for qualified candidates. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, work alongside leading experts, and have opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us in making a significant impact in the fight against melanoma.
This Postdoctoral Scientist role is designed as a training opportunity for those who have recently completed their PhD or doctoral degree. To ensure we provide the intended mentorship and career development, we are looking for candidates who are within five years of completing their doctorate. If you're within this timeframe and excited about advancing your research in a supportive and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!
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Career Path
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- Research Lab Assistant
- Research Associate I
- Research Associate II
- Research Associate III
- Research Associate IV
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