Postdoctoral Scientist: AI & Digital Pathology Research

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist to advance data-driven AI, digital pathology, and statistics in anatomic pathology.

The role involves independent work but with close collaboration with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists, performing routine and advanced lab procedures during training, and potentially developing new research techniques and protocols.

Qualifications

• Doctoral-level degree required (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS).
• Experience performing or supporting laboratory experiments.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data from experiments.
• Knowledge of safety standards and operation/maintenance of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Designs and performs experiments; maintains documentation and analyzes results with the PI.
• Develops, adapts, and implements new protocols and techniques.
• Analyzes, interprets, and summarizes data for reports and publications.
• May assist in preparation of grant proposals and participate in publications/presentations.

Skills

Independent work

Data analysis

Laboratory techniques

Equipment maintenance

Safety standards

Education

Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS)

Job description

Job Description

Join Dr. Joshua Levy's team and contribute to data-driven solutions as a Postdoctoral Scientist at Cedars-Sinai!

Dr. Levy’s research focuses on implementing AI, digital pathology, and statistics in various fields of anatomic pathology. Dr. Levy’s work has resulted in the development of several computational methods, including tools that measure spatial molecular variations in tumors. Those variations can help physicians more accurately determine the severity of patients’ disease.

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

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 laboratory procedures throughout training period. May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. Analyzes and interprets data. May assist in preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. Not responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• May assist in the preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• Designs and performs experiments. Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator.
• May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyzes interpret, summarizes, and compiles data.
• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures 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.

Qualifications

Education:

• A Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) degree in area directly related to field of research specialization.

Experience and Skills:

• Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
• Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization.
• Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.