Postdoctoral Scientist - Guerin Children's Genetics Research Center - Khokha Lab - Full-Time, On-Site

Cedars-Sinai • Los Angeles, CA

5d • $62,400 - $93,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The Khokha Lab investigates genes and developmental mechanisms that lead to congenital malformations. Its approach combines novel gene discovery in patients with congenital malformations and developmental mechanism discovery in Xenopus frogs.

Working independently while consulting and cooperating closely with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist performs routine and complex laboratory procedures during a one- to five-year postdoctoral appointment. The role includes designing and conducting experiments, maintaining records, analyzing and interpreting data, and operating and maintaining equipment. The scientist may develop or adapt research techniques and protocols, assist with grant proposals, and contribute as an author or co-author to publications and presentations. The position is not responsible for generating grant funds. The scientist may observe interactions between physicians and patients or human research subjects when directly relevant to the research.

Requirements

• Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in an area directly related to the research specialization.
• Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of the research project and objectives during a one- to five-year postdoctoral appointment.
• Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor, typically the Principal Investigator, within the area of specialization.
• Demonstrated aptitude for experimental protocols and procedures, detailed data collection and analysis, and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Developmental biology experience.
• Experience with IACUC animal protocols.
• Previous basic science or animal laboratory research experience, including Xenopus, other aquatic animal, or mouse models.
• Previous training in genomics or genetics.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments; maintain experimental records and documentation; and analyze results with the Principal Investigator.
• Develop, adapt, and implement research techniques and protocols as needed.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and compile data.
• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
• May assist with preparation of grant proposals but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May participate as an author or co-author in publications and presentations.
• May observe physician interactions with patients or human research subjects when directly relevant to the research.

What This Job Offers

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