Postdoctoral Scientist - Department of Neurosurgery

Job Description

If you are passionate about helping human kind by contributing to research discoveries, we invite to consider this great opportunity and apply today!

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion, and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it's just one of the many reasons why we rank as one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Principal Investigator, Dr. Keith Black, MD, is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team!

The laboratory is focused on advancing the fields of photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photobiomodulation (PBM), with a strong emphasis on the design and delivery of photosensitizers and imaging agents. Our goal is to develop innovative therapeutic strategies that integrate NIR lasers, fluorescence imaging, and MRI agents for targeted treatment and imaging in vivo.

As a Postdoctoral Scientist, you will work both independently and collaboratively, contributing to the ground breaking research in PDT, PBM, and drug delivery systems. You will be responsible for a range of tasks, from conducting complex laboratory procedures to developing new assays and optimizing existing methods. As an incumbent in this role, you may develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. You will analyze and summarize data, and may assist in preparation of grant proposals. The member in this role will participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author. This role is not responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Designs and performs experiments.
• Maintains appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.

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About Us

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.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Req ID

10999

Working Title

Postdoctoral Scientist - Department of Neurosurgery

Department

Research - Neurosurgical

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

$62,400.00 - $93,600.00