Postdoctoral Scientist - Jefferies Lab - Rheumatology Division/Department of Medicine

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research? Take action now by applying to this great opportunity! Cedars-Sinai research helps gain new insights into an array of diseases and conditions. Scientists are offered unparalleled access to ground breaking technologies, facilities, and resources for conducting research related to an impressive range of diseases and disorders, from cancer, cardiology, and digestive diseases, to genetics, genomics, neurosciences, and women's health. Principal Investigator, Caroline Jefferies, PhD is searching for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join diverse team! The Jefferies lab is focused on understanding pathways in lupus, a debilitating, chronic autoimmune disease that presents as a broad spectrum of symptoms and manifestations. This is an opportunity to join an interdisciplinary team that is working to uncover the molecular pathology driving the systemic autoimmune disease Lupus. The goal will be to investigate how immuno-metabolism affects the phenotype of Lupus monocytes and whether this contributes to cardiovascular risk in Lupus. The Postdoctoral Scientist works independently but in close cooperation and consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists. The incumbent will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. Analyzes and interprets data.

Requirements

• Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in the area directly related to the field of research specialization.
• Acquires 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, analysis, operation, and maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards.

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.
• Analyzes interpret, summarizes, and compiles data.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
• May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as they pertain directly to research being performed.

What This Job Offers

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