Postdoctoral Scientist -Surgery Chair, McGaha Lab

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

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join a team studying immune tolerance and inflammation with emphasis on cancer and autoimmune context. The role involves independent work under the PI, data interpretation, and participation in publications and grant activities.

The position requires a Doctorate in a related field and experience with immunology/cancer research, along with strong record of publications and methodological rigor.

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology, cancer biology, or a closely related field.
• Experience designing and executing experiments and interpreting data.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for publications and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments under PI guidance; maintain thorough records.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data; present findings to the team.
• Assist in preparation of publications and grant proposals.
• Contribute to development and optimization of research protocols.

Skills

Immunology

Data analysis

Experimental design

Scientific communication

Education

Doctorate in related field

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Job Description

Dr. Tracy McGaha is looking for a postdoc scientist to join his team! Dr. McGaha's research investigates the mechanisms that regulate immune tolerance and inflammation, with a particular focus on the roles of negative feedback pathways, tissue-resident macrophages, and interactions between innate and adaptive immune cells in cancer and autoimmune disease. His laboratory has made significant contributions to understanding how the clearance of dying cells maintains immune homeostasis, demonstrating that defects in these pathways can drive autoimmunity while limiting effective anti-tumour immunity.

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.

Principal 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 procedure Experience in Immunology & Pancreatic Cancer preferred s 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

Experience in Immunology & Pancreatic Cancer highly preferred.

Education

Doctorate Degree, Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization required.

Work Experience

• Demonstrated ability to design experiments, analyze data, and communicate scientific findings effectively. Highly motivated and works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within the area of specialization.
• Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
• Highly motivated with a proven track of record of publications.
• 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.