Postdoctoral Scientist, Hosoya Lab

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

3d

About The Position

The Hosoya Lab is focused on developing improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for blood cancers. We leverage circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) to investigate cancer biology and its evolution under therapeutic pressure. In parallel, we study immune cell populations that contribute to either the progression or control of cancer, using advanced single-cell and spatial technologies. To learn more about Hosoya Lab - https://researchers.cedars-sinai.edu/Hitomi.Hosoya/about This postdoctoral position offers a unique opportunity to work across research, clinical settings, and community contexts. The candidate will join a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary team and contribute to a range of innovative projects focusing on cancer prevention and control, emerging technologies in healthcare, and health outcomes. In addition to gaining experience in research methods, study conduct, and leadership, the postdoc will have opportunities for authorship, grant development, and mentorship, with dedicated support for career advancement. 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.

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.
• Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization.
• Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection and analysis, as well as operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal applicant will have had experience with handling of human samples, flow cytometry, microscopy, DNA sequencing and analysis.
• Experience with bioinformatics and using R or Python would also be an asset.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree