Postdoctoral Researcher - Dr. Jianfu Chen's Lab

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California invites applications for a Temporary, fixed-term Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate in the NIH-funded laboratory at the Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology. The appointment is one year with renewal recommendations by the faculty mentor and dean.

The candidate will collaborate on Dr. Jianfu Chen's projects, contribute to planning, designing and executing complex experiments, analyze data, and prepare publications and technical reports.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within the previous five years.
• 0-1 year of relevant postdoctoral research experience.
• Directly related field of expertise with advanced lab skills and analytic methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and conduct highly technical and complex research projects.
• Analyze data and prepare publications and technical reports.

Skills

Research skills

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate

Job description

Temporary, fixed-term; one year and renewable on the recommendation of the faculty mentor and at the discretion of the dean. May be renewed up to a maximum of five years. We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate to join our NIH-funded laboratory at the Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology, University of Southern California.

These NIH-funded positions offer an outstanding opportunity for collaboration with a diverse team of researchers and physicians, contributing to pioneering research in craniofacial biology, tissue regeneration, and cellular metabolism.

We are committed to promoting diversity, nurturing career advancement, and supporting the future academic autonomy of accomplished candidates.

This Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate will serve as a key personnel on Dr. Jianfu Chen's research projects.

The candidate will participate in all laboratory activities to enhance and develop research competencies and will take part in planning, designing, and conducting highly technical and complex research projects under the direction of Dr. Chen.

The scholar will also analyze research data, provide interpretations, contribute to the development of research documentation for publication, and prepare technical reports, papers, and records.

Preferred Field of Expertise: Publications in peer-reviewed journals in the same or related field.

Requirements: A copy of the doctoral diploma or other certification indicating satisfactory completion of the terminal degree is required. If the doctoral candidate has not yet obtained a degree, they should provide evidence that a thesis has been approved, along with a documented indication of the expected date of formal graduation. It is the responsibility of the faculty mentor to verify this documentation. The documentation must be filed with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.

Compensation: The annual base salary range for this position is $68,640.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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Job Description Summary

• Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within previous five years
• Minimum Experience: 0-1 year
• Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods.

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