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:

1. The role of protein biomarkers in the development of bladder cancer in mouse model
2. Link between the protein biomarkers, fibroblasts, immune cells and cancer
3. How protein biomarkers develops pro-cancerous microenvironment

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.

Duties:

•    May assist in preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
•    Responsible for the designe of experiments in cooperation with the mentor. 
•    Responsible for compiling figures and text for the submission of publications and presentations as author or co-author. 
•    Designs and performs experiments. Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the mentor. 
•    May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
•    Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period.
•    Operates and maintains equipment and instruments. 

Requirements:

• Doctorate Degree  - Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in in biomedical sciences, pharmacology, or an area directly related to field of research specialization, with demonstrable laboratory experience in drug discovery and natural products research, and in vivo mouse models for antitumor efficacy and pharmacology within the past 4 years. 
  

Preferred Experience:

• Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.  
• Experience as a first author in one or more publications on impactful body of work.
• Demonstrable laboratory experience (1-4 years) in in vitro cell work, in vivo mouse work, antitumor efficacy, and pharmacology, with some experience in molecular biology, tumor cell biology, and antibody therapeutics.
• The knowledge of bladder biology and anti-cancer immune response is preferable (Preferred)
  
• The knowledge of bioinformatics is beneficial (Preferred)
• Works independently on broad research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization.  
• Experience as a first author in one or more publications on impactful body of work.
  

Physical Demands:

• Requires high degree of manual and finger dexterity. Involves extensive sitting for long periods of time. Involves frequent walking throughout the institution
  

 

Working Title: Postdoctoral Scientist, Rosser/Furuya Lab
Department: Home Dept - Hem - Onc
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Academic/Research
Job Specialty: Postdoctoral
Position Type: Full-time
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Shift Type: Day
Base Pay:$64,500.00 - $93,600.00