Postdoctoral Scientist - Stripp / Yao Labs - Department of Medicine

Job Description

Are you looking to contribute to groundbreaking research? We invite you to consider this great career opportunity!

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

Principal Investigators, Dr. Barry Stripp, PhD and Dr. Changfu Yao, PhD are looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join their research labs!

The Stripp and Yao laboratories constitute the Lung Regeneration group at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and seek to understand basic mechanisms of lung maintenance, how this is disrupted in disease and to develop regenerative medicine approaches that will restore structure and function to damaged lung tissue. The laboratories couple the genetic tractability of mouse models with studies using human lung tissue to identify stem / progenitor cells and to understand how they are regulated under normal or injured / diseased states. The long-term goal is to exploit this newly acquired knowledge to improve the care of patients with lung disease.

About the Role

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 procedures throughout training period. The incumbent may develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. The team member analyzes and interprets data, may assist in preparation of grant proposals, and 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.
• Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation, and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
• May prepare and submit NIH-F31 application or similar fellowship to non-federal agencies.

Qualifications

Education Requirements :

Experience :

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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

8511

Working Title

Postdoctoral Scientist - Stripp / Yao Labs - Department of Medicine

Department

Research - Pulmonary

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 - $93,600