Are you looking to contribute to groundbreaking research? We invite you to consider this exciting opportunity to advance your career!

Principal Investigators, Fayyaz Sutterwala, MD, PhDand Suzanne Cassel, MD are looking for a Research Associate II to join a diverse team!

The focus of studies in the Sutterwala and Cassel Lab is a family of cytosolic molecules called nucleotide-binding domain leucine-rich repeat containing receptors (NLRs) that are involved in the regulation of innate immune responses and cell death pathways. To learn more, please visit the Sutterwala and Cassel Research Lab | Cedars-Sinai .

This position will study the role of immune pattern recognition receptors in cancer, other sterile inflammation, and host-pathogen interactions in human and mouse models. Research is focused on the molecular mechanisms employed by NLRs to regulate highly developed and adaptive immune responses, cell death, and senescence.

Some examples of research areas include:

The incumbent will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period. The Postdoctoral Scientist may develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. This position is not responsible for generating grant funds, but fellowship application is encouraged.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes interpret, summarizes, and compiles data.
• May assist in preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• Designs and performs experiments.
• Maintains appropriate experimental records and documentation, and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.

Education:

• Doctorate degree (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization.

Experience:

• Talents with a recent PhD or MD/PhD in biomedical sciences and experience in immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and/or murine models are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with host-pathogen interactions, lipid biology, and/or wound repair are a plus.

Physical Demands:

Lifting, standing, walking

Postdoctoral Scientist - Sutterwala and Cassel Lab - Lung Institute

Home Dept - Pulmonary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Academic/Research

Postdoctoral

Full-time

8 hour shift

Day

$64,500.00 - $93,600.00

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