Postdoctoral Scientist - Microbiology - Jorth Lab

Postdoctoral Scientist - Microbiology - Jorth Lab at CEDARS-SINAI summary:
The Postdoctoral Scientist in Microbiology at the Jorth Lab conducts independent research on antibiotic-resistant bacteria, focusing on molecular mechanisms of resistance and pathogenesis. The role involves designing and performing experiments, analyzing data, maintaining laboratory equipment, and contributing to publications and grant proposals. This position requires a doctorate in a relevant field and experience with bacterial genetics, infection models, and computational biology.

Job Description
The Jorth Lab studies host-pathogen interactions of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. We are looking to add a postdoctoral fellow to investigate molecular mechanisms of antibiotic resistance and bacterial pathogenesis, as well as potential therapeutic targets for these hard-to-treat infections.

Experience with bacterial genetics, infection models, and computational biology are desirable. The Postdoctoral Scientist will be expected to work independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator. The Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. The Postdoctoral Scientist will design and conduct experiments, analyzes and interpret data, and participate in writing publications and giving presentations as author or co-author.

May assist in preparation of grant proposals. Not responsible for generating grant funds.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
May assist in the 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. Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator
May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
Analyzes interpret, summarizes, and compiles data.
Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.
Qualifications

Education:

• Doctorate Degree in area directly related to field of research specialization is required.

Experience and Skills:

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

• Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment
Req  : 12690
Working Title :
Postdoctoral Scientist - Microbiology - Jorth Lab
Department :
Academic Pathology
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 - $93,600
Keywords:
postdoctoral scientist, microbiology research, antibiotic resistance, bacterial pathogenesis, bacterial genetics, infection models, computational biology, laboratory experiments, data analysis, scientific publications