Postdoctoral Scientist - Lu Lab - Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Job Description

Are you looking to contribute to groundbreaking research? We invite you to consider and apply for this opportunity!

Cedars-Sinai is an international leader in biomedical research, we translate discoveries into successful treatments with global impact.

Principal Investigator, Shelly Lu, MD is the Director of the Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Co-Director of the Digestive Diseases Research Center, and is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to join her team.

The Lu Laboratory research program focuses on investigating molecular mechanisms of fatty liver disease, liver injury, primary and metastatic liver cancers. To learn more about this research specialty, please visit the Lu Lab website.

Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientist, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. The incumbent may develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. This position analyzes and interprets data, and may assist in preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. This position is not responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Designs and performs experiments.
• Maintains appropriate experimental records, documentation, and analyzes the results with the Principal Investigator.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.
• Performs laboratory procedures including cell culture and animal models, 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.

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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. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

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 the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Req ID

11778

Working Title

Postdoctoral Scientist - Lu Lab - Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Department

Research - General Medicine

Business Entity

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category

Academic / Research

Job Specialty

Postdoctoral Scholar

Overtime Status

EXEMPT

Primary Shift

Day

Shift Duration

8 hour

Base Pay

$62,400.00 - $93,600.00