Dr. Helen Goodridge is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join her research group in the Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute!

The Goodridge Lab focuses on researching the production and diverse functions of innate immune cells known as monocytes and macrophages. Macrophages are found in tissues throughout the body, while monocytes circulate in the blood and can be recruited to tissues, where they transform into macrophages. Collectively, these cells play crucial roles in tissue development and homeostasis, defense against invading pathogens, inflammation and tissue repair. To learn more, please visit: Goodridge Research Lab | Cedars-Sinai (cedars-sinai.edu)

The applicant should have an interest and expertise in immunology and/or hematology, with strong experience of flow cytometry, tissue culture, molecular biology (e.g. scRNA-seq, scATAC-seq, ChIP, DNA barcoding), rodent studies (e.g. adoptive transfer, bone marrow transplantation) and/or evaluation of human samples.

The postdoc will work independently under the direction of the PI and cooperatively with a team of other research staff to develop one or more research projects, plan and conduct experiments, and prepare data for publication and grant proposals. The postdoc will also collaborate with other investigators, train junior lab members, participate in lab meetings, and present their research at conferences.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 interpret, 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.

Education:

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

Experience and Skills:

• Highly motivated and works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization, as well as collaboratively with other researchers.
• 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, analysis, operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Bioinformatics/computational experience would be a significant advantage.
• Prior experience with cell culture (stem cell culture desirable) and rodent models is preferred.
• Some experience with cellular and molecular biology techniques, flow cytometry, microscopy and immunohistochemistry is a plus.
• Able and willing to perform animal husbandry and work with mouse and human tissues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Knowledge of safety standards.
• Scheduling flexibility including evening, weekend and holiday rotation commitment, if necessary. Travel may be required.