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Cedars-Sinai Project Scientist - Rutishauser Lab - Department of Neurosurgery (Per Diem) in Los Angeles, California
Job Description
Research scientists at Cedars-Sinai continually advance a new understanding of diseases, as well as new ideas and technologies for prevention and treatment. This diligence generates a steady stream of news about their ground-breaking achievements and their benefits to healthcare.
If you're ready to be a part of breakthrough research, then we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity and apply today!
Principal Investigator, Ueli Rutishauser, PhD invites you to consider this Project Scientist (Per Diem) opportunity to join his dynamic team!
The Rutishauser Laboratory at Cedars-Sinai is investigating the neural mechanisms of learning, memory and decision-making level of single neurons and networks thereof. We are a systems neuroscience laboratory and use a combination of in-vivo, single-unit electrophysiology in humans, intracranial electrocorticography, eye tracking, electrical stimulation, behavior and computational, and theoretical approaches. To learn more, please visit: Rutishauser Research Lab | Cedars-Sinai .
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 field. The position 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 program. This role is not required to carry out independent research or to develop an independent research reputation and do not have teaching responsibilities. Ordinarily, this position 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 Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in the preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications, and presentations but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
May serve as PI for certain grants.
Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
Develops, adapts and implements new techniques and protocols.
Assists in lab experiments, analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.
May lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows.
Appointees on an academic trajectory will be encouraged to commit a portion of their time to developing an independent range of research.
Will assist in day-to-day laboratory activities.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Doctorate degree, required.
Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable.
Knowledge of PI’s area of research specialization.
Demonstrated technical proficiency.
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 : 3215
Working Title : Project Scientist - Rutishauser Lab - Department of Neurosurgery (Per Diem)
Department : Research - Neurosurgical
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Academic / Research
Job Specialty : Research Studies/ Clin Trial
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $32.00 - $64.00
Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.