Job Description

Research scientists at Cedars-Sinai continually advance a new understanding of diseases, as well as new ideas and technologies for prevention and treatment. This diligence generates a steady stream of news about their transformational achievements and their benefits to healthcare.

If you're ready to be a part of breakthrough research, then we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity and apply today!

Principal Investigator, Peter Heeger, MD, is looking for a Project Scientist to join the team!

Dr. Peter Heeger is the Director of the Transplant Immunology Program. The lab group focuses mechanisms of pancreatic diseases including pancreatic cancer, diabetes, and pancreatitis. The work often involves other organs including the liver. The role requires experience in molecular and cell biology and biochemistry. The position requires use of animal experimentation to develop models of inflammation and cancer in pancreas as well as cellular and in vitro systems. Specific projects that might be undertaken by a new postdoc in this laboratory include studies of the roles of human trypsin mutants in chronic pancreatitis, of the unfolded protein response in pancreatic cancer, or on the emergence of diabetes in the context of acute and chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. Expertise in animal models, genomics and/or proteomics especially that involving the pancreas will be advantageous.

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 field. The position 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 program. This role is not required to carry out independent research or to develop an independent research reputation and do not have teaching responsibilities. Ordinarily, this position 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 Job Duties and 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.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• May develop, adapt and implement new techniques and protocols.
• Assists in lab experiments, analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.
• May lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows.
• Appointees on an academic trajectory will be encouraged to commit a portion of their time to developing an independent range of research.

Qualifications

Education:

• PhD or highest degree in their field, required.
• Demonstrated significant, original, and creative contributions to a research program.

Experience and Skills:

• Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable.
• Knowledge of PI’s area of research specialization.
• Demonstrated technical competency in a variety of research techniques and protocols.

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About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Req ID : 5922
Working Title : Project Scientist - Heeger Lab - Nephrology
Department : Research - General Medicine
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Academic / Research
Job Specialty : Research Studies/ Clin Trial
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $66,560.00 - $133,120.00