What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Scientist, Gresham Lab position at Cedars-Sinai Health System?
This postdoctoral position offers a unique opportunity to work across research, clinical settings, and community contexts. The candidate will join a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary team and contribute to a range of innovative projects focusing on cancer prevention and control, emerging technologies in healthcare, and health outcomes. In addition to gaining experience in research methods, study conduct, and leadership, the postdoc will have opportunities for authorship, grant development, and mentorship, with dedicated support for career advancement.
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 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
- May assist in the preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
- May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
- 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 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.