Project Scientist - 1 year Fixed Term

Cedars-Sinai • Los Angeles, CA

2h • $32 - $64

About The Position

The Project Scientist works independently and in cooperation with the Principal Investigator 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 highlevel 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

• Works independently and in cooperation with the Principal Investigator.
• Contributes to a research or creative project.
• May be employed for a limited period of time.
• Contributes high-level skills to a specific research or creative program.
• Carries out research or creative programs.
• Administers day-to-day lab operations with supervision.
• Commits a portion of their time to developing an independent range of research (for appointees on an academic trajectory).

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.
• Assist in day-to-day laboratory activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed