Postdoctoral Scientist - Surgery Chair, Ronai Lab

Job Description

Cedars Sinai is a preeminent, independent biomedical center dedicated to understanding human biology and disease and advancing scientific discoveries to impact human health profoundly.

Principal Investigator, Ze’ev Ronai, MD, PhD is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team!

The project will involve the characterization of novel signaling pathways in melanoma's tumor microenvironment (including immune components). Training will engage work with genetically modified mouse models, cell culture, cell biology, and biochemistry techniques. This training opportunity will engage computer-based analyses of signaling pathways in human tumor samples, coupled with state-of-the-art technologies (single cell RNAseq and alike). Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, intellectually driven, and multi-tasking with a proven record of accomplishments.

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Dr. Ze’ev Ronai and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. Analyzes and interprets data. May assist in preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. Not responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• May assist in the preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• Maintaining and studying a genetically modified mouse colony
• Monitoring and characterizing tumor and metastasis in mice
• Characterization of melanoma cell lines and congenic mouse models in culture
• Overseeing cell biology and biochemistry studies, including assessment of gene expression and proteomics studies.
• Use computer-based programs to analyze signal transduction changes at the RNA and protein levels.

Qualifications

Education:

• Ph. D degree in biological sciences with experience in tumor biology/immunology preferred

Experience and Skills:

• Experience with handling mouse colonies and computer analysis programs
• Exceptional credentials in previous training, per performance and publications
• Multi-tasking; experience in using bioinformatic platforms to analyze data,
• Experienced in genotyping, maintaining genetic mouse colonies