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University of Southern California · 3 weeks ago

Post Doctoral Scholar - Research Associate

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$70K/yr - $70K/yr
date1+ years exp

The University of Southern California is seeking a Post Doc Scholar Research Associate to join the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. The role involves conducting complex research projects, including murine studies and in vitro experiments, while also preparing presentations and scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

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Responsibilities

Plan, design, and conducts highly technical and complex research projects independently
Preparing presentations and publishing scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator
Serve as a project liaison between the lab, their collaborators and the NIH
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Qualification

Cell biologyMolecular biologyDevelopmental biologyMouse geneticsHuman induced pluripotent stem cellsEnglish communicationCritical thinkingTeamwork

Required

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate
>1 year post-doc experience
Directly related education in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures, and analysis methods
Strong background in one or more of the following areas: cell/molecular/developmental biology, mouse genetics, human induced pluripotent stem cells, and related biomedical science fields
Enthusiasm
Excellent critical thinking skills
Track record of productivity as demonstrated by at least one first-author peer-reviewed publication
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
Proficiency in written and oral English communication

Preferred

Highly motivated Ph.D. with a strong background in one or more of the following areas: cell/molecular/developmental biology, mouse genetics, human induced pluripotent stem cells, and related biomedical science fields
Enthusiasm
Excellent critical thinking skills
Track record of productivity as demonstrated by at least one first-author peer-reviewed publication
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
Proficiency in written and oral English communication

Company

University of Southern California

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University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
dateFounded in 1880
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Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.usc.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$19.64M
Key Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant

Leadership Team

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David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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