Postdoctoral Scientist, Gresham Lab

Job Description

This postdoctoral position offers a unique opportunity to work across research, clinical settings, and community contexts. The candidate will join a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary team and contribute to a range of innovative projects focusing on cancer prevention and control, emerging technologies in healthcare, and health outcomes. In addition to gaining experience in research methods, study conduct, and leadership, the postdoc will have opportunities for authorship, grant development, and mentorship, with dedicated support for career advancement.

• 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, interprets, 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.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule; however, we can only consider applicants who will be able to commute to our Los Angeles work location a few times per week. If hired you must reside in the commutable area.

• Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization.
• 1 year, acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.

• Familiarity with statistical software packages (e.g., R, SAS, STATA)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other professional writing or documentation tools