Postdoctoral Scientist - Knott Lab

Cedars-Sinai; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist in the Knott laboratory to advance research on spatial profiling in cancer. The role involves independent work with supervision from the PI and collaboration with other researchers.

The team focuses on tumor-immune interactions and prepares for high-impact publications. Responsibilities include experimental design, data interpretation, and potential grant preparation assistance, with a strong emphasis on contributing to publications

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Cancer Biology, Immunology or related field.
• Experience performing experiments and data analysis.
• Ability to work independently under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Designs and performs experiments and keeps lab records.
• Develops, adapts, and implements new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Grant preparation

Education

Doctorate in Cancer Biology or Immunology

Job description

Job Description

Principal Investigator, Simon Knott, PhD is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team! The Knott laboratory at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center analyzes the clinical samples with spatial profiling methods such as Co-Detection by Indexing, which allows us to directly study interactions between neighboring cells within the tumor that may govern the response to therapy. We are currently analyzing trials to study the effects of combination immunotherapies in patients with triple negative and estrogen receptor positive breast cancers. We are also beginning trials in patients with early as well as late stage Her2 positive disease. We expect all analyses of these cutting-edge clinical trials will result in high-profile publications in top-tier scientific journals. To learn more, please visit: Knott Research Lab | Cedars-Sinai.

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 Job Duties and 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:

• Doctorate Degree in Cancer Biology, Immunology or a related field, required.

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.