Research scientists at Cedars-Sinai continually advance a new understanding of diseases, as well as new ideas and technologies for prevention and treatment. This diligence generates a steady stream of news about their ground-breaking achievements and their benefits to healthcare.

If you're ready to be a part of breakthrough research, then we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity and apply today!

Dr. Zijun Frank Zhang is looking for a Project Scientist to join a diverse team!

Research in the Zhang laboratory uses statistical learning and deep learning as the unifying language to communicate across research areas in Computational Biology. Currently the primary research interests include:

1. Automated Deep Learning (AutoDL)-powered Interpretation of Genetic Variations
2. Post-transcriptional and Transcriptional Regulatory Network

The Project Scientist works independently and in cooperation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists and performs routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. The incumbent may develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols, analyzes and interprets data, and may assist in preparation of grant proposals. This role participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. This position is not responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs and performs experiments.
• Keeps appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyzes the results.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.

Laboratory-Specific Information:

• Performs and leads in biomedical research projects using programming, data-mining, statistics, machine-learning, and visualization techniques to develop, evaluate, and/or apply algorithms and software for data analysis.
• Conducts computational research, supervised and unsupervised machine learning, deploying production models, and communication of scientific findings via peer-reviewed publications and scientific conferences.
• Writes clean, performant, reusable code managed on GitHub to perform repeatable analyses and to train and deploy models to multiple environments.

 

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field is required.

Experience and Skills:

• Three (3) years as a post-doctoral fellow, preferred.
• Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization.
• Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.

Physical Demands:

Able to perform moderate lifting. Able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. Able to read papers and online documents. Able to operate standard office equipment. Able to exercise physical ability and perspective acuity to satisfactorily perform essential job functions.

Working Title:Project Scientist - Zhang Lab - Division of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIM)
Department:Artificial Intelligence in Med
Business Entity:Corporate Services
Job Category:,Academic/Research,Academic/Research
Job Specialty:Research Studies/Clinical Trials
Position Type:Full-time
Shift Length:8 hour shift
Shift Type:Day