Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dr. Zhiheng He Lab in the Department of Immunology and Immune Therapeutics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC is looking for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate to join our new, creative, and dynamic research team. The focus of Dr. He’s lab is to study the roles of T lymphocyte during autoimmunity and infection.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent doctorate.
• A copy of the doctoral diploma or other certification that indicates that the terminal degree has been completed satisfactorily is required. If the doctoral candidate has not yet obtained a degree, he/she should provide evidence that a thesis has been approved together with a documented indication of the expected date of formal graduation.
• Minimum education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within previous three years
• Minimum experience: 0-1 year
• Minimum field of expertise: Directly related education in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with murine models and flow cytometry.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals in immunology or related field.

Responsibilities

• To independently undertake research in the relevant discipline area using the appropriate methods and/or techniques.
• To produce research reports and/or publications as required by the funding body or for dissemination to the wider academic community.
• To collaborate with research colleagues and support staff internally as appropriate to the research and to actively develop appropriate external contacts and networks relevant to the project and to future funding opportunities.
• To provide guidance and support to any students associated with the project.
• To attend, contribute, and where necessary lead relevant meetings.
• To ensure that responsibilities identified within internal processes such as Health and Safety guidelines etc. are robustly met by all research team members.
• To take responsibility for planning and developing research methods and techniques within the framework of the research program.
• To contribute to relevant teaching activities within the department.
• To undertake any other duties relevant to the program of research.

Benefits

• USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.
• USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
• USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.
• We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [email protected] . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree