Postdoctoral Scientist, Zheng Lab

Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPostdoctoral Scientist positions funded by NIH grants are available in the laboratory of Dr. Bin Zheng at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. We are particularly interested in candidates with solid research experience and productivity in immunology, biochemistry, metabolism, and/or epigenetics.Our laboratory is interested in basic and translational research on metabolic regulation of anti-tumor immunity, focusing on melanoma. Our goal is to translate these findings into personalized targeted and immunotherapies, contributing to finding cures for cancer. Specific research areas include MDSC immunometabolism; metabolic heterogeneity, 3D genome organization; and AMPK signaling in cancer. Some of our recent work includes Shen et al., Nature Medicine 2016; Wu, et al., Cell 2016; Chu et al., Nature Comm. 2021; Zhao et al., Nature Metabolism 2022. For more information about our research and recent publications, please visit: https://researchers.cedars-sinai.edu/Bin.Zheng (https://researchers.cedars-sinai.edu/Bin.Zheng)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 the preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. Not responsible for generating grant funds.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
  QualificationsREQUIREMENTS:
  • Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization. - -#Jobs-Indeed
    Req ID : 4381
    Working Title : Postdoctoral Scientist, Zheng Lab
    Department : Research - Hematology and Cellular Therapy
    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 : $30.00 - $45.00

Keywords: CEDARS-SINAI, Downey , Postdoctoral Scientist, Zheng Lab, Healthcare , Los Angeles, California