Project Scientist: Advanced Research & Lab Leadership

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles seeks a Project Scientist to contribute significantly to a research or creative project in an academic setting. The role includes managing day-to-day lab operations under supervision, with potential to lead specific tasks within a team.

The position emphasizes high-level skills, collaboration with a Principal Investigator, and contributions to publications and presentations, without requirement to develop an independent research reputation or teach.

Qualificações

• Doctorate degree is required.
• Postdoctoral appointment completion is required where applicable.
• Demonstrated significant, original contributions to a research program or project.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications and presentations but not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May serve as PI for certain grants as approved by supervising member of the Professorial Series.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• May develop, adapt and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Assists in lab experiments.
• Analyses, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.
• May lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows.
• Will assist in day-to-day laboratory activities.
• Appointees on an academic trajectory will be expected to commit a portion of their time to developing an independent range of research.

Conhecimentos

Technical competency in research

Formação académica

Doctorate degree

Postdoctoral appointment completed

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

What will you be doing in this role?

The Project Scientist works independently and in cooperation with the Principal Investigator to make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in any academic discipline. The Project Scientist may be an ongoing member of a research team or may be employed for a limited period of time to contribute high-level skills to a specific research or creative program. Project Scientists are not required to carry out independent research or to develop an independent research reputation and do not have teaching responsibilities. Ordinarily, the Project Scientist title will carry out research or creative programs as well as administration of day-to-day lab operations with supervision by a member of the Professorial Series.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• May assist in preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications and presentations but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May serve as PI for certain grants as approved by supervising member of the Professorial Series.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• May develop, adapt and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Assists in lab experiments.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.
• May lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows.
• Will assist in day-to-day laboratory activities.
• Appointees on an academic trajectory will be expected to commit a portion of their time to developing an independent range of research.

Qualifications

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Doctorate Degree required.
• Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable.
• Demonstrated significant, original, and creative contributions to a research or creative program or project required.

Demonstrated technical competency in a variety of research techniques and protocols required & knowledge of PI’s area of research specialization