Postdoctoral Scientist – Radiation Oncology, Shiao Lab

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

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai's Shiao Lab in Radiation Oncology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist. You will work independently and with a team of researchers to perform routine and advanced laboratory procedures, analyze data, and support publications and grant proposals.

The role focuses on tumor immunology, cancer biology, and therapeutic responses in a collaborative academic environment. Ideal candidates hold a Doctorate and are within five years of completion, seeking mentorship and growth

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD equivalent in a field directly related to the research.
• Within 5 years of completing doctoral degree and actively developing the research career.

Responsibilities

• Designs and performs experiments under supervision; keeps records and analyzes results with PI.
• Analyzes and interprets data and assists in publications.
• May assist in grant proposal preparation; may contribute to presentations as author or co-author.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments.
• May develop and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures during training period.
• Observes interactions relevant to research in the lab setting.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data analysis

Education

PhD or MD/PhD equivalent

Job description

Job Description

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.

This position offers the opportunity to conduct research in the Shiao Lab, within Radiation Oncology. The lab investigates how the immune system shapes and regulates responses to cancer therapies, with a particular focus on the complex interactions between immune and non-immune cells within the tumor microenvironment. Research in the lab examines how these cellular interactions influence anti-tumor immunity in response to therapies including radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapies, checkpoint inhibitors, and cellular therapies.

For a postdoctoral scientist looking to deepen their expertise at the intersection of tumor immunology, cancer biology, and therapeutic response, this is an opportunity to contribute to impactful research while developing their scientific expertise through close mentorship and collaboration.

Primary 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

This Postdoctoral Scientist opportunity within our Radiation Oncology Academic Research department is designed for individuals who have recently completed a PhD or other doctoral degree and are looking to build the next stage of their research career.

We are committed to providing a meaningful postdoctoral training experience centered on mentorship, scientific development, collaboration, and career growth. To align with the training objectives of the program, we are seeking candidates who are within 5 years of completing their doctoral degree.

If you are within this timeframe and excited to advance your research while learning alongside experienced investigators in a supportive, collaborative academic environment, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization.
• 1 year, acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.