Postdoctoral Scientist -Surgery Chair, McGaha Lab

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Dr. Tracy McGaha is looking for a postdoc scientist to join his team! Dr. McGaha's research investigates the mechanisms that regulate immune tolerance and inflammation, with a particular focus on the roles of negative feedback pathways, tissue-resident macrophages, and interactions between innate and adaptive immune cells in cancer and autoimmune disease. His laboratory has made significant contributions to understanding how the clearance of dying cells maintains immune homeostasis, demonstrating that defects in these pathways can drive autoimmunity while limiting effective anti-tumour immunity. 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 Degree, Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization required
• Demonstrated ability to design experiments, analyze data, and communicate scientific findings effectively.
• Highly motivated and works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within the area of specialization.
• Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
• Highly motivated with a proven track of record of publications.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Immunology & Pancreatic Cancer preferred

Responsibilities

• 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 procedure 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

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