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Cedars-Sinai research helps gain new insights into an array of diseases and conditions. Scientists are offered unparalleled access to ground breaking technologies, facilities, and resources for conducting research related to an impressive range of disorders, from cancer, cardiology, and digestive diseases, to genetics, genomics, neurosciences, and women\'s health.

Principal Investigator, Anjaparavanda Naren, PhD is looking for a Project Scientist to join a dynamic team!

Dr. Naren\'s laboratory studies two such disorders (please visit this websitefor more details):

1. Cystic fibrosis, a lethal genetic disease in which the CFTR chloride channel is HYPO-functional.
2. Secretory diarrhea, a disease affecting millions of children worldwide, in which HYPER-function of the CFTR chloride channel can occur due to infectious toxins, such as cholera toxin and E. coli enterotoxin.

The Project Scientist works independently and in cooperation with the Principal Investigator to accomplish significant contributions to a research or project in any academic field. The incumbent may be an ongoing member of a research team or may be employed for a limited period of time to contribute high-level skills to a specific research program. Project Scientists are not required to carry out independent research or to develop an independent research reputation and do not have teaching responsibilities. Ordinarily, the Project Scientist title will carry out research or creative programs as well as administration of day-to-day lab operations with supervision by a member of the Professorial Series.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• May assist in preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications and presentations as author or co-author, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May serve as PI for certain grants as approved by supervising member of the Professorial Series.
• May develop, adapt and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Assists in lab experiments.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.
• May lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows.
• Will assist in day-to-day laboratory activities.
• Appointees on an academic trajectory will be expected to commit a portion of their time to developing an independent range of research.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree, required.
• Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable.
• Knowledge of PI’s area of research specialization.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency.