About this role
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. Principal Investigator, Dr. Longfei Gao, PhD, is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team! The Gao Laboratory studies hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and their niches in development, homeostasis, and disease, with a focus on how the microenvironment regulates HSC function. They use mouse genetics, lineage tracing, flow cytometry, single-cell genomics, and bioinformatics to uncover mechanisms that can improve HSC-based therapies. Learn more about the Gao Lab. Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator 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. What are the 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. • Design and perform 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. • Analyze interpret, summarize, and compile data. • Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period. • Operate and maintain equipment and instruments. • May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.
Educational & Experience Requirements:
• Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization required. PhD in Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Immunology, Hematology or a related field preferred. • Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment. • Experience with mouse genetics, lineage tracing, and flow cytometry, microscopy, human pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation, single-cell genomics and related computational analysis is strongly preferred. • Strong research record, including at least one first-author publication, is desired. • Strong candidates are highly motivated, independent, collaborative, and committed to rigorous science.