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Job Description
Are you looking to contribute to groundbreaking research? We invite you to consider and apply for this opportunity!
Cedars-Sinai is an international leader in biomedical research, translating discoveries into successful treatments with global impact.
Principal Investigator, Shelly Lu, MD, is the Director of the Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Co-Director of the Digestive Diseases Research Center, and is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to join her team.
The Lu Laboratory has multiple research programs focused primarily on mechanisms and treatments of liver injury, fibrosis, and cancer. Two molecules that the Lu Lab is most interested in are glutathione (GSH) and S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe). GSH is a key anti-oxidant that protects human cells. Studies in the Lu Lab show that GSH synthesis is impaired in multiple forms of liver injury, including fibrosis. To learn more about this research specialty, please visit the Lu Lab website.
Working independently but in close cooperation and consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period. The incumbent may develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. This position analyzes and interprets data, and may assist in the preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. This position is not responsible for generating grant funds.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities :
- Designs and performs experiments.
- Maintains appropriate experimental records, documentation, and analyzes the results with the Principal Investigator.
- Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.
- Performs laboratory procedures including cell culture and animal models throughout the training period.
- Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
- May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.
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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 Los Angeles who need our care the most.
Req ID : 6986
Working Title : Postdoctoral Scientist - Lu Lab - Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Department : Research - General Medicine
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Academic / Research
Job Specialty : Postdoctoral Scholar
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hours
Base Pay : $62,400.00 - $93,600.00
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Salary : $62,400 - $93,600
