Postdoctoral Scientist - Knott Lab

Cedars-Sinai; West Hollywood (CA); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to work in the Knott lab on spatial profiling methods studying tumor interactions and therapy response. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to publications under the supervision of the PI.

The position emphasizes independent, collaborative work, involvement in grant proposals, and participation in high‑profile publications from cutting-edge cancer research projects.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Cancer Biology, Immunology or related field required.
• Ability to perform experimental protocols and detailed data collection.

Aufgaben

• Designs and performs experiments; keeps records and analyzes results with the PI.
• May assist in preparation of grant proposals and publications.
• Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• Operates and maintains specialized equipment and safety protocols.

Kenntnisse

Experiment design

Data analysis

Independent work

Scientific writing

Ausbildung

Doctorate in Cancer Biology/Immunology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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.