Cedars-Sinai · 2 weeks ago
Project Scientist (Time-resolved Fluorescence Spectroscopy) - Butte Lab - Department of Neurosurgery
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $133K/yrCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare and research. The Project Scientist will contribute to translational research in bio-photonics, focusing on the development of novel imaging technologies to assist in tumor excision, while also assisting in lab operations and grant preparations.
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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
Designs, develops, and maintains ground breaking laser-based time resolved fluorescence spectroscopy (TRFS) imaging systems
Experimentally characterize temporal and spectral optical and electrical component and system parameters using standard and advanced test and measurement equipment
Develops algorithms for calibration of TRFS systems in the presence of various noise sources
Qualification
Required
Doctorate degree, required
Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable
Demonstrated technical proficiency
Experience in tissue optics, fiber and free space optics, image processing
Preferred
Ability to program in MATLAB, Python, and C++ is preferred
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Vacation
403(b)
Company
Cedars-Sinai
Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service.
Founded in 1902
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$63.31MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsCalifornia HealthCare FoundationNational Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
2023-12-01Grant· $0.01M
2023-05-25Grant· $28M
2022-06-16Grant· $7M
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