Postdoctoral Scientist - Yang Lab - Thrombosis Research Center in Department of Medicine

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Dr. Moua Yang is a Faculty member in the Division of Hematology and Cellular Therapy within the Department of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

About the Role

Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. The incumbent may develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. May assist in preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. This position is not responsible for generating grant funds.

The incumbent will conduct research related to thrombosis by designing and performing experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, developing research protocols, maintaining accurate laboratory records, and preparing scientific presentations and manuscripts. This position will support ongoing research efforts and contribute to the continued development of the Thrombosis Research Center

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keeps appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyzes the results with the Principal Investigator.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
• May design and perform experiments.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.
• May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.

Education:

• Doctorate degree in area directly related to field of research specialization.

Experience:

• Works independently on research projects designed together with the mentor within area of specialization.
• Acquires technical and theoretical knowledge of research projects and objectives during one to four (1-4) year post-doctoral appointment.