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The Jorth Laboratory works to understand how microbes evolve during chronic infections to resist therapeutic treatment and affect the immune system.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) causes lifelong chronic infections in people with cystic fibrosis. The Jorth Lab has shown that P. aeruginosa diversifies during these infections into genetically complex populations that can include antibiotic resistant and susceptible bacterial siblings. These mixed populations likely contribute to treatment failure. By using the latest genomic and imaging tools, the Jorth Lab seeks to better understand how mutant bacteria evolve during these infections with the ultimate goals of identifying novel targets and developing new treatments to combat antibiotic resistant bacteria. To learn more, please visit Jorth Lab | Cedars-Sinai

Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientist, the Research Fellow will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. Analyzes and interprets data. May assist in preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. Not responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• May assist in 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.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.

Education:

• Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization.

Experience & Skills:

• Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization.
• Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
• 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.