Project Scientist

About This Role

This project scientist role involves making significant and creative contributions to a research project, working independently and in cooperation with a Principal Investigator. The position suits a scientist who can contribute high-level skills to a specific research or creative program and assist with day-to-day lab operations under the supervision of a Professorial Series member.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications, and presentations
• Serve as PI for certain grants as approved by the supervising member of the Professorial Series
• Participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author
• Develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols
• Assist in lab experiments
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and compile data
• Lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows
• Assist in day-to-day laboratory activities
• Commit a portion of time to developing an independent range of research (for appointees on an academic trajectory)

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree required
• Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable
• 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

Nice to have:

• Experience with epilepsy or neuro-developmental disorders, Xenopus frog models or IPSC’s in seizure models
• Grant writing experience

Important Details

• Primary Shift: Day
• Shift Duration: 8 hour
• Department: Research - Pediatrics

About the Company

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine, and research. Since 1902, it 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. 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.