Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate (usc)

Job Description

USC’s Keck School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, is seeking a  Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate.

USC’s Keck School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, has a Postdoctoral fellow position available in the laboratory of Dr. Evanthia Roussos Torres in the Department of Medicine at USC. The focus of Dr. Roussos Torres lab includes but is not limited to modulating myeloid derived suppressor cell function to alter response to checkpoint inhibition; accounting for heterogeneity of the suppressive immune microenvironment according to tumor site; investigation of novel therapeutics targeting immunosuppressive cells; and racial disparities of the immune response in breast cancer.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and writing skills. Job duties for this position include:

• Plans and conducts highly technical and complex research projects, procedures, and analyses, including working with vivo mouse models, dosing mice with experimental drugs under study, harvesting animal tissues for study using Flow cytometry.

• Analyzes and evaluates research data requiring significant knowledge of a specialized area of research. Maintains accurate records.

• Contributes to the development of research documentation for publication and/or prepares technical reports and papers.

• Identifies, researches, compiles, and evaluates data sources and background information in area of specialization to enhance planning and design of experiments.

• Stays current in field of specialization through coursework, reading journals and scientific papers, maintaining professional networks, and attending seminars and conferences as appropriate.

Prospective candidates should be highly motivated, enthusiastic about science, with an ability to think and plan project experiments. Candidate should demonstrate good organizational skills and be able to work in a team environment. Candidates with molecular biology, immunology and work experience with mice are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB IS FROM: postdocjobs.oneVIEW

This position will be Exempt and Hybrid-Flex.

The salary for this position is $70,000.00 - $70,000.00

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Preferred Education: Ph.D.

Preferred Experience: 1 year

Preferred Field of Expertise: Molecular biology, immunology, work with mice models

Percentage of Time: 100%

Fixed Term?  Yes

Minimum Education:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within previous five years
Minimum Experience:
0-1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise:
Directly related education in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods. Strong background in computer programming, mathematical modeling is required

                                                  

USC is a smoke-free environment

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

• Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report
• Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Plan
• Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination
• USC is an E-Verify Employer
• Digital Accessibility

                                                  

If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this  USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:

https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$116672.htmld