Postdoctoral Scholar or Project Scientist

1 week ago


Huntington Park CA Los Angeles County CA California United States CEDARS-SINAI Full time

Job Description Cancer incidence and mortality are generally higher in males than in females, but its underlying biology remains elusive. Bladder cancer is the poster child of cancer sex differences, having male-to-female risk ratios ranking 1st in mortality and 2nd in incidence. Our lab specializes in using cutting edge -omics technologies, a wide range of innovative animal cancer models, and organoids to elucidate the biological mechanisms of sex differences in bladder cancer; We are inviting talented and interested candidates to join our scientific endeavor at the Cedars-Sinai Cancer Institute of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles—the new home of a well-established research program that first began at Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Ongoing projects are examining the effects of genetics, epigenetics, immunity and microbiota on the sex and gender disparities in bladder cancer. We also have projects in benign urologic diseases such as bladder regeneration/repair. Successful candidates will have opportunities to hone research, critical thinking, scientific writing, and leadership skills, while taking part in leading a new and budding field of cancer research. This position will also provide incredible opportunities to work on translational disease models with the support of talented clinicians and researchers specializing in cancer biology, epigenome, metabolism, aging, tumor microenvironment, etc.
The Li Lab is seeking a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Scientist who can work independently while maintaining close collaboration with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists. make significant contributions to project development, experimental design, data collection and interpretation,
# present findings within and outside the lab including departmental and national meetings,
# first author and co-author original research manuscripts. Analyzes, interprets, compiles, and summarizes data
Researches, develops and implements new laboratory procedures and protocols
Assists in preparation of grant proposals and presentations
Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period
Takes on specific supervisory activities, provide administrative leadership, and/or technical expertise when needed
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Working Title : Postdoctoral Scientist, Dr. Li Lab
Department : Research - Hematology and Cellular Therapy
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Academic / Research
Postdoctoral Scholar
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour



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