Job Description
Principal Investigator, Dr. Longfei Gao, PhD, is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team! The Gao Lab investigates the biology of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and their niches under normal and diseased conditions, with a particular focus on how the niche within and beyond the bone marrow regulates HSC behavior. Learn more about the Gao Lab.
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 the 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.
What are the 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. • Design and perform 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. • Analyze interpret, summarize, and compile data. • Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period. • Operate and maintain equipment and instruments. • May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.
Qualifications
Educational & Experience Requirements:
Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization required.
Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
Experience in mouse genetic, lineage tracing, or flow cytometry strongly preferred.
Familiar with microscopy techniques, single-cell sequencing, and related data analysis preferred.
Record of research productivity desired.
Highly motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Cedars Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the United States, and it is the largest private academic medical center in the Western United States. The Cedars Sinai main campus, which encompasses nearly 24 acres, is located at the point where the cities of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood meet. Cedars Sinai has been recognized annually by U.S. News & World Report’s top 10 best hospitals in the U.S. The institution most recently placed No. 7 among a select group of 20 Honor Roll hospitals and ranked nationally in a dozen specialties. In addition, Cedars Sinai ranked No. 3 in California and No. 2 in the Los Angeles metro area.
Within Cedars Sinai, the Institute for Research on Health Aging conducts multi-disciplinary research that prioritizes the prevention of cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive disease, and cancer. Our focus is on translating new research discoveries into pragmatic interventions aimed at promoting healthy aging across diverse populations. Our approach involves human physiology, cohort, and clinical trial studies and our team includes established experts in population, clinical, translational, basic, and data science.