Postdoctoral Scientist - Ajami Lab - Department of Neurology
About The Position
The Ajami Lab is establishing a new research program at Cedars-Sinai focused on immune mechanisms of hearing loss. The lab has identified three molecularly distinct macrophage populations in the cochlea (manuscript under revision at Immunity). We have developed unique genetic mouse models that allow selective targeting of each population, enabling direct testing of causal roles of immune cells in sensory system pathology. Working independently but in close collaboration and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientist, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and sophisticated laboratory procedures throughout this training period. The incumbent may develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. This position is not responsible for generating grant funds.
Requirements
- Training period
- Perform routine and sophisticated laboratory procedures
- Develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols
- Analyze interpret, summarize, and compile data
- Operate and maintain equipment and instruments
- Observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed
- Execute in vivo studies using genetic mouse models
- Build and establish auditory phenotyping platforms (ABR, DPOAE, noise exposure systems)
- Integrate auditory biology with immunological and single-cell approaches
- Mentor trainees
Nice To Haves
- Contribute to breakthrough research
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Designs and performs experiments.
- Maintains experimental records and documentation and analyzes 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 it pertains directly to research being performed.
- Develops and executes in vivo studies using genetic mouse models.
- Builds and establishes auditory phenotyping platforms (ABR, DPOAE, noise exposure systems) from the ground up.
- Integrates auditory biology with immunological and single-cell approaches.
- Mentors trainees and drive high-impact publications.
Benefits
- Access to ground breaking technologies, facilities, and resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
