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Project Scientist - Ajami Lab - Department of Neurology - Part-Time

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Required skills

immune mechanisms
neurodegeneration
ALS
microglial biology
lab experiments
data analysis
protocol development
laboratory activities

Nice to have

grant proposals
publications
presentations
research techniques
Staff Research Associates
Research Fellows

Role summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a part-time Project Scientist for the Ajami Lab in the Department of Neurology. This role focuses on immune mechanisms driving neurodegeneration, particularly ALS and microglial biology. The Project Scientist will work independently and with the Principal Investigator on research projects, contributing to lab experiments, data analysis, and protocol development. Responsibilities may include assisting with grant proposals, publications, and presentations, and potentially training junior staff. This position offers access to cutting-edge technologies and resources for disease research.

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Cedars-Sinai offers scientists unparalleled access to ground breaking technologies, facilities, and resources for conducting research related to an impressive range of diseases and disorders, from cancer, cardiology, and digestive diseases, to genetics, genomics, neurosciences, and women's health.

Dr. Bahareh Ajami invites you to consider this Project Scientist opportunity to join her dynamic team!

About the Team

The Ajami Lab is establishing a new research program at Cedars-Sinai focused on immune mechanisms driving neurodegeneration, with a particular emphasis on ALS and microglial biology.

About the Role

The Project Scientist works independently and in cooperation with the Principal Investigator to make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in any academic discipline. The Project Scientist 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 or creative 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 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 participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
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.

*Approved Remote States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, andTexas*

Originally posted on Himalayas

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