University of Southern California · 1 month ago
Postdoctoral Scholar-Research Associate
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yrThe University of Southern California is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to engage in human translational research in neuro-oncology. The role involves investigating mechanisms of brain tumor states and developing new therapeutic strategies, alongside analyzing and reporting research findings in various scientific formats.
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Responsibilities
Utilize professional, specialized expertise to Investigates mechanism of brain tumor state and identifies new methods to target the state of brain tumors as a therapeutic strategy. This involves the utilization of research equipment deployed in the neurology intensive care unit
Analyze and report research findings in written form in research papers or scientific posters, and manuscripts to be submitted into peer-review journals indexed in medical and life sciences databases. Additionally, research reports may be required to be presented in scientific events such as departmental or laboratory meetings, conference, seminars, or poster presentations
Utilize special skills and tools to perform job by manipulating physical equipment such as workstations and laptops, PCR, qPCR, plate readers, tissue culture facility, equipment for surgery for small rodents; as well as the use of non-physical tools such as MATLAB and Microsoft Office software. This equipment will be employed to collect, process, display, and analyze data in research studies
Qualification
Required
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Medicine or equivalent
Complete graduate school within the last 3 years
Minimum Field-of-Expertise: Biological or physical science
Preferred
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Research or Doctor of Medicine or equivalent
Experience working with animal models of cancer, molecular biology, immunology, and microscopy
Working knowledge of genomics and bioinformatics
Excellent writing and communication skills
Preferred Field-of-Expertise: Biomedical research
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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