Cedars-Sinai

Project Scientist -Surgery Chair, Ryeom Lab

Cedars-Sinai • $95K — $115K *
Los Angeles, CA 90011In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Doctorate degree required with a proven record of original contributions to research or creative projects.
  • Completion of postdoctoral appointment in relevant specialization is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of Principal Investigator's research area is essential.
  • Proficiency in various research techniques and protocols needed.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing grant proposals, publications, and presentations.
  • Serve as principal investigator on approved grants when necessary.
  • Contribute to publications and presentations as author or co-author.
  • Develop and implement innovative research techniques and protocols.
  • Support laboratory experiments and operational activities.
  • Analyze, interpret, and compile data findings.
  • Provide training and guidance to less experienced research staff.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to contribute to significant research programs.
  • Access to a collaborative and innovative research environment.
  • Flexible involvement in research projects with potential for leadership opportunities.
  • No teaching responsibilities, allowing focus on research and creative contributions.
  • Support for developing independent research trajectory for career progression.
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Job Description

What will you be doing in this role?

The Project Scientist works independently and in cooperation with the Principal Investigator to make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in any academic discipline. The Project Scientist may be an ongoing member of a research team or may be employed for a limited period of time to contribute high-level skills to a specific research or creative program. Project Scientists are not required to carry out independent research or to develop an independent research reputation and do not have teaching responsibilities. Ordinarily, the Project Scientist title will carry out research or creative programs as well as administration of day-to-day lab operations with supervision by a member of the Professorial Series.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • May assist in preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications and presentations but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
  • May serve as PI for certain grants as approved by supervising member of the Professorial Series.
  • May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
  • May develop, adapt and implement new research techniques and protocols.
  • Assists in lab experiments.
  • Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.
  • May lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows.
  • Will assist in day-to-day laboratory activities.
  • Appointees on an academic trajectory will be expected to commit a portion of their time to developing an independent range of research.


Qualifications

Education:
  • Doctorate degree required. Demonstrated significant, original, and creative contributions to a research or creative program or project.

Experience and Skills:
  • 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.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

About Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai is a non-profit academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It is one of the largest hospitals in the United States, with over 1,000 beds and 2,000 physicians. Cedars-Sinai is known for its high-quality patient care, cutting-edge research, and innovative medical education programs. The hospital has been ranked as one of the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and has received numerous awards and accolades for its clinical excellence and research achievements. Cedars-Sinai is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is a member of the Cedars-Sinai Health System.
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13,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1902
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