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Posted: 13-Jun-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
Internal Number: 12501
Job Description
Principal Investigator, Dr. Longfei Gao, PhD, is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team! The Gao Lab investigates the biology of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and their niches under normal and diseased conditions, with a particular focus on how the niche within and beyond the bone marrow regulates HSC behavior.
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. May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. Analyzes and interprets data. May assist in preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. Not responsible for generating grant funds.
What are the Primary Duties and Responsibilities?
- May assist in the preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
- May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
- Design and perform experiments. Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator.
- May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
- Analyze interpret, summarize, and compile data.
- Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
- Operate and maintain equipment and instruments.
- May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.
Qualifications
Educational & Experience Requirements:
- Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization required
- Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
- Experience in mouse genetic, lineage tracing, or flow cytometry strongly preferred.
- Familiar with microscopy techniques, single-cell sequencing, and related data analysis preferred.
- Record of research productivity desired.
- Highly motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.