Postdoctoral Scientist - Knott Lab

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • West Hollywood, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Knott laboratory at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center analyzes clinical samples with spatial profiling methods such as Co-Detection by Indexing, which allows for the direct study of interactions between neighboring cells within the tumor that may govern the response to therapy. The lab is currently analyzing trials to study the effects of combination immunotherapies in patients with triple negative and estrogen receptor positive breast cancers, and is beginning trials in patients with early as well as late stage Her2 positive disease. Analyses of these clinical trials are expected to result in high-profile publications in top-tier scientific journals. The Postdoctoral Scientist will work independently but in close cooperation and consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists, performing routine and complex laboratory procedures, potentially developing new research techniques and protocols, analyzing and interpreting data, and participating in publications and presentations.

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree in Cancer Biology, Immunology or a related field, required.
• 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, and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Designs and performs experiments.
• Keeps appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyzes the results with the Principal Investigator.
• May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyzes, interprets, 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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