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, Ekihiro, MD, PhD is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join his research team!
The primary focus of the Seki Laboratory is to understand the role of innate immune and inflammatory signals in chronic liver diseases such as liver fibrosis, alcoholic and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma.
To learn more about this research specialty, please visit the Seki Lab .
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.
Department-Specific Duties :
- Performs cellular, micro- and molecular biology procedures including, but not limited to Western blot, DNA / RNA / protein extraction, genotyping PCR, real time PCR, cell culture, transfection of plasmids, immunohistochemistry, and tissue staining.
- Participates in projects involving investigating the role of innate immune and inflammatory signals in chronic liver diseases, including fatty liver, liver fibrosis, and liver malignancy, and mechanisms of novel therapeutic targets for these liver diseases using cell culture models (standard and microfluidic device) and animal models.
Education :
Doctorate degree (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization.
Experience and Skills :
- Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization.
- Acquires complete technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
Physical Demands :
Lifting 50 lbs. Carrying 50 lbs. Pushing 50 lbs. Pulling 50 lbs. Reaching, Handling, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Eye / Hand / Foot Coordination
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