Requisition ID H14761
Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate
Division Keck School of Medicine
Department Preventive Medicine - Genetic Epidemiology
Location Health Sciences Campus
Employment Full Time
Hiring Range $40,000-$47,000
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USCs Department of Preventative Medicine-Genetic Epidemiology is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join its team, and will study the role of podocalyxin in the developments of aggressive breast and prostate cancer using biochemical, cellular, molecular, genetic and epigenetic approaches.
Job Accountabilities:
. Mentors/trains graduate students and technicians.
. Serves as a research trainee for the purpose of enhancing and developing research competencies. Participates in planning, designing and conducting highly technical and complex research projects under the direction of a supervisor. May or may not work independently.
. Identifies, researches, compiles and evaluates data sources, background information and/or technology related to area of specialization.
. Analyzes and evaluates research data utilizing computers and provides interpretations requiring significant knowledge of a specialized area of research.Searches literature, utilizing all available resources including electronic, regarding new methodology and designs experiments accordingly.
. Contributes to the development of research documentation for publication and/or prepares technical reports, papers and/or records.
. Operates and maintains sophisticated laboratory/scientific equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within previous three years, with 0-1 year experience. Directly related education in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods.
Preferred Qualifications Training in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology and epigenetics. Publications in peer-reviewed journals in the same or related field.
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