Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientist, the Research Fellow will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period in the field of cancer biology. May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. Analyzes and interprets data. May assist in preparation of grant proposals. Responsible for designing experiments, organization of data for publications and presentations as author or co-author. Not responsible for generating grant funds.
Funded Postdoctoral Scientist position in Translational Cancer is available in Rosser/Furuya Lab at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Our laboratory has identified a panel of urine-based protein biomarkers that are significantly associated with bladder cancer. With the clinically relevant carcinogen-induced bladder cancer mouse model, we are interested to elucidate mechanisms of how the protein biomarkers are involved in bladder cancer development by interacting with tumor microenvironment including fibroblasts and immune cells.
Main research directions in the lab include:
The lab has recently received 2 NIH/NCI grants and so we are looking for passionate scientists who can work independently but in a close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other scientists in the lab. Successful candidates will be able to contribute to current projects in the lab as well as to develop their own line(s) of research within the broad scientific interests of the lab.
Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period in the fields of translational cancer research and will be responsible for conceptual and technical contribution to drive exciting projects forward.
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Req ID : HRC1318080
Working Title : Postdoctoral Scientist, Rosser/Furuya Lab
Department : Research - Hematology and Cellular Therapy
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Academic / Research
Job Specialty : Postdoctoral Scholar
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $32.00 - $45.00
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