Postdoctoral Scientist - Li Lab - Cancer Institute

Cedars-Sinai is committed to pushing the frontiers of medicine and discovering new technologies and innovations that will impact how we diagnose and treat disease. As an international leader in biomedical research, we translate discoveries into successful treatments with global impact.We invite you to consider and apply for this position and discover how your career can be transformed at Cedars-Sinai!Principal Investigator, Dr. Sean Li, PhD, is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team!Xue (Sean) Li, PhD, leads a research lab at Cedars-Sinai’s Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, investigating sex differences in development and diseases. Major discoveries include the discovery of lysine demethylase 6A (KDM6A) as the first prototypical sex-biased bladder tumor suppressor and androgen signaling promoting exhaustion of CD8+ T cells. Dr. Li has published original articles in peer-reviewed journals such as Nature, Science, Cancer Cell, PNAS and JCI.Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. The incumbent may develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. This position is not responsible for generating grant funds.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

May assist in preparation of grant proposals.

May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.

Designs and performs experiments.

Keeps appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyzes the results with the Principal Investigator.

Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.

Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.

Education:Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology, or related field is required.Experience:

Laboratory experience in drug recovery and natural products' research, and in vivo mouse models for anti-tumor efficacy and pharmacology is required.

Experience in Molecular Biology, tumor cell biology, microbiology, and protein purification and production.

Acquires technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.

Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization.

Experience as a first author in one or more publications or impactful body of work.

Physical Demands:Requires high degree of manual and finger dexterityInvolves extensive sitting for long periods of time.Involves frequent walking throughout the institutionInvolves working irregular hoursWorking Title: Postdoctoral Scientist - Li Lab - Cancer InstituteDepartment: Home Dept - Hem - OncBusiness Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category: Academic/ResearchJob Specialty: PostdoctoralPosition Type: Full-timeShift Length: 8 hour shiftShift Type: DayBase Pay: $64,500.00 - $93,600.00Cedars-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.