What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist position at University of Southern California?
USC Caner Center ORIEN program is seeking a Research Scientist position.
An MD, PhD, or combined MD, PhD scientist is sought for a precision oncology program to advance functional studies of candidate mutations identified from exome sequencing or association studies in cancer. The preferred candidate will have a PhD in biochemistry or genetics and at least 5 years of laboratory experience with laboratory models of human disease. Experience with the successful design, development, and phenotypic characterization of transgenic animal models of human disease is required. Expertise with surgical techniques is ideal.
The successful candidate will design experimental approaches to investigate suspected deleterious mutations, complete in vitro and in vivo laboratory studies, analyze and interpret data, and supervise students and laboratory personnel to enhance training in mechanistic studies of cancer susceptibility genes.
This position is a 0.5 full time equivalent position for a one-year research scientist position that is potentially renewable, pending available grant funding.
Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate Minimum Experience: 5 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education and experience in research specialization with highly advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures, analysis methods, principles, theories and concepts. Demonstrated leadership in developing new ideas and ability to publish in appropriate academic and practitioner outlets. Demonstrated independent thinking and leadership in scholarly writing according to such criteria as: first authored publications, conceptual leadership in the development of publications generated alone or with others, writing of first drafts of publications and/or single authored publications.
REQ20058155 Posted Date: 03/06/2025 Apply
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