Job Description

　　Job Summary: Key Job Responsibilities

　　The Project Scientist will contribute to a NIH funded project focused on the role of Elp1 in the pathogenesis of Familial Dysautonomia and in neurotrophin signaling (see: https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI130401 and https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI136162). You must hold a doctoral degree (preferably with expertise in peripheral neuropathy and/or central or peripheral neurodegeneration, but at a minimum with expertise in neuroscience, neurobiology, molecular biology or a closely related field). The successful candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a scientifically productive post-doctoral fellow and must have experience with translational research using animal models to study mechanisms of gene function and disease pathogenesis. Experience in molecular biology, cell culture, immunocytochemistry, Western blotting, PCR, quantitative real-time PCR and histology/imaging techniques including quantitative bright-field and fluorescence microscopy and confocal microscopy is expected. Experience with proteomics analysis of isolated protein complexes will be beneficial for some of the planned protein-protein interaction experiments. The successful candidate will be expected to independently design and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, troubleshoot experimental protocols, consolidate data for publication and grant applications, present research at national and international meetings, and prepare manuscripts for publication. Teaching and supervising other research staff, students, and residents may be required. A faculty appointment in the Research professorial rank is possible for a candidate with appropriate research qualifications and track record.

　　You will work independently and in cooperation with the Principal Investigator to make significant and creative contributions to the defined research projects. The specific research projects are developed under the direction and in collaboration with the Principal Investigator, Warren Tourtellotte, MD, PhD, Professor and Vice-Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Biomedical Sciences. You will be expected to have substantial scientific independence, organization, creativity and motivation. A significant track-record of scholarly productivity and strong evidence of successful independent experimental design and execution is expected and essential.

　　Primary Duties and Responsibilities

　　•May assist in preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications and presentations.

　　•May serve as Co-PI or Co-I with the Principal Investigator on grant proposals to advance your independent career development

　　•May serve as PI for certain grants as approved by the supervising member (PI) of the Professorial Series.

　　•May participate in publications and presentations as author, co-author or senior author.

　　•May develop, adapt and implement new research techniques and protocols.

　　•May lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows.

　　•Will assist in lab experiments.

　　•Will analyze, interpret, summarize and compile data.

　　•Will assist in day-to-day laboratory activities.

　　•If appointed to a faculty position, will be expected to commit a portion of their time to developing an independent range of research and funding.

　　Qualifications

　　Educational Requirements:

　　Doctorate Degree Demonstrated significant, original, and creative contributions to a research or creative program or project Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable.

　　Licenses:

　　No license or certification required

　　Experience:

　　No experience required Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable. Knowledge of PI’s area of research specialization. Demonstrated technical competency in a variety of research techniques and protocols

　　Physical Demands:

　　Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting 50 lbs. Carrying 50 lbs. Pushing 50 lbs. Pulling 50 lbs. Reaching, Handling, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

　　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 the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

　　Req ID : HRC1458775

　　Working Title : Project Scientist in Dr. Tourtellotte's Lab

　　Department : Pathology Group Operations

　　Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

　　Job Category : Academic / Research

　　Job Specialty : Research Studies/ Clin Trial

　　Overtime Status : EXEMPT

　　Primary Shift : Day

　　Shift Duration : 8 hour

　　Base Pay : $66,600 - $133,100

　　Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.