• Postdoctoral Scientist - Microbiology - Jorth Lab

    Cedars-Sinai (Los Angeles, CA)


    Job Description

    The Jorth Lab studies host-pathogen interactions of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. We are looking to add a postdoctoral fellow to investigate molecular mechanisms of antibiotic resistance and bacterial pathogenesis, as well as potential therapeutic targets for these hard-to-treat infections. Experience with bacterial genetics, infection models, and computational biology are desirable. The Postdoctoral Scientist will be expected to work independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator. The Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. The Postdoctoral Scientist will design and conduct experiments, analyzes and interpret data, and participate in writing publications and giving presentations as author or co-author. May assist in preparation of grant proposals. 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

    Designs and performs experiments. Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator

     

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

     

    Analyzes interpret, summarizes, and compiles data.

     

    Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures 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.

    Qualifications

    Education:

    + Doctorate Degree in area directly related to field of research specialization is required.

    Experience and Skills:

    + Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization.

    + Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.

    + Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.

    **Req ID** : 12689

    **Working Title** : Postdoctoral Scientist - Microbiology - Jorth Lab

    **Department** : Academic Pathology

    **Business Entity** : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    **Job Category** : Academic / Research

    **Job Specialty** : Postdoctoral Scholar

    **Overtime Status** : EXEMPT

    **Primary Shift** : Day

    **Shift Duration** : 8 hour

    **Base Pay** : $62,400 - $93,600

     

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