Project Scientist -Surgery Chair

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$66,560 - $133,120

About The Position

The Project Scientist works independently and in cooperation with the Principal Investigators to make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in any academic discipline. The Project Scientist may be an ongoing member of a research team or may be employed for a limited period of time to contribute high-level skills to a specific research or creative program. Project Scientists are not required to carry out independent research or to develop an independent research reputation and do not have teaching responsibilities. Ordinarily, the Project Scientist title will carry out research or creative programs as well as administration of day-to-day lab operations with supervision by a member of the Professorial Series. Appointees on an academic trajectory will be expected to commit a portion of their time to developing an independent range of research.

Requirements

Doctorate degree required.
Demonstrated significant, original, and creative contributions to a research or creative program or project.
Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable.
Knowledge of PI’s area of research specialization.
Demonstrated technical competency in a variety of research techniques and protocols.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications and presentations.
Serve as PI for certain grants as approved by supervising member of the Professorial Series.
Participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
Develop, adapt and implement new research techniques and protocols.
Assist in lab experiments.
Analyze, interpret, summarize and compile data.
Lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows.
Co-supervise graduate students or research staff with less experience.
Assist in day-to-day laboratory activities.
Commit a portion of their time to developing an independent range of research.