Project Scientist - Guerin Children's - Merrill Lab - Full-Time, On-Site
Cedars-Sinai · Los Angeles, California
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- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ExperienceStated
- 5-10 years
- EducationStated
- ['postgraduate degree']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- Doctorate degreerequired
Doctorate Degree required
from the posting - Demonstrated significant research contributionsrequired
Demonstrated significant, original, and creative contributions to a research or creative program or project required
from the posting - Research techniques and protocols expertiserequired
Demonstrated technical competency in a variety of research techniques and protocols required
from the posting - Postdoctoral appointmentpreferred
Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable
from the posting - Relevant research experiencepreferred
At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred
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Come join our team! Under the direction of Dr. Amy Merrill-Brugger, The Merrill Lab investigates the cause of rare congenital skeletal conditions to identify new therapeutic targets for skeletal disease and resolve unanswered questions in skeletal biology.
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, Experience & Skills Requirements:
- Doctorate Degree required.
- Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable. At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Demonstrated significant, original, and creative contributions to a research or creative program or project required.
- Demonstrated technical competency in a variety of research techniques and protocols required & knowledge of PI’s area of research specialization.
About the organization
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.The posting text is reproduced as the employer wrote it; the index adds nothing to it.