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Project Scientist - Anastassiou Lab - Department of Neurosurgery

Cedars-Sinai
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/21/2026
Job Description

Research scientists at Cedars-Sinai continually advance a new understanding of diseases, as well as new ideas and technologies for prevention and treatment. This diligence generates a steady stream of news about their ground-breaking achievements and their benefits to healthcare.

If you're ready to be a part of breakthrough research, then we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity and apply today!

Principal Investigator, Dr. Costas Anasstasiou, PhD invites you to consider this Project Scientist opportunity to join his dynamic team!

The Anastassiou Laboratory is affiliated with the Department of Neurosurgery and Neurology, the Center of Neural Sciences and Medicine and the Regenerative Medicine Institute. The lab team studies how the molecular and cellular composition of neurons translates to their phenotype and how these properties combine in brain circuits to produce function or, in the case of disease, dysfunction.

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 field. The position 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 program. This role is not required to carry out independent research or to develop an independent research reputation and do not have teaching responsibilities. Ordinarily, this position 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.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assists in the preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications, and presentations but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
  • May serve as PI for certain grants.
  • Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
  • Develops, adapts and implements new techniques and protocols.
  • Assists in lab experiments, analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.
  • May lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows.
  • Appointees on an academic trajectory will be encouraged to commit a portion of their time to developing an independent range of research.
  • Will assist in day-to-day laboratory activities.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Doctorate degree, required.
  • Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable.
  • Knowledge of PI’s area of research specialization.
  • Demonstrated technical proficiency.

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