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Cedars-Sinai

Postdoctoral Scientist - Stehlik/Dorfleutner Lab - Molecular Innate Immunity

Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Job Description

Principal Investigators, Dr. Andrea Dorfleutner and Dr. Christian Stehlik are looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team!The Stehlik-Dorfleutner lab is located in the Department of Academic Pathology at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, a major nonprofit academic healthcare organization. Our laboratory consists of modern research space with state-of-the-art equipment and provides a highly collaborative team work environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude towards challenging projects, who seeks the opportunity to grow and succeed in a productive environment with excellent facilities.A postdoctoral position is available immediately to study novel aspects of canonical- and non-canonical inflammasome responses in macrophages. Research is focused on the molecular mechanisms regulating inflammasome responses and deciphering unique inflammasome responses in human macrophages and their function in inflammatory and auto-immune disease and during host-pathogen interaction in humans and mouse models.Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the 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.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Assists in the preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author.Designs and performs experiments, keeping appropriate experimental records and documentation, and analyzes the results with the Principal Investigator.Develops, adapts, and implements 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.

Qualifications

Education:Doctorate Degree in area directly related to field of research specialization is required.Experience and Skills:No experience required. Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.Strong background in Innate Immunology or biochemistry and animal models as demonstrated by first-author publications in internationally-recognized scientific journals.Experience with biochemical techniques and immune-relevant animal models highly preferred.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, analysis, and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine, and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching, and community service.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses, and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Req ID

: 6174Working Title

: Postdoctoral Scientist - Stehlik/Dorfleutner Lab - Molecular Innate ImmunityDepartment

: Pathology Group OperationsBusiness Entity

: Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category

: Academic / ResearchJob Specialty

: Postdoctoral ScholarOvertime Status

: EXEMPTPrimary Shift

: DayShift Duration

: 8 hourBase Pay

: $62,400 - $93,600#J-18808-Ljbffr