Posted 24 Jan 2025 (652 days ago) · Job 20487 · Read from the employer's Oracle career site, last checked 7 Nov 2026, 19:02 UTC

Project Scientist - Butte Lab - Department of Neurosurgery

Cedars-Sinai · Los Angeles, California; CA

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['postgraduate degree']

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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting

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  • Doctorate degreerequired

    Doctorate degree.from the posting

  • Postdoctoral appointmentrequired

    Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable.from the posting

  • Knowledge of PI's research specializationrequired

    Knowledge of PI's area of research specialization.from the posting

  • Technical proficiencyrequired

    Demonstrated technical proficiency.from the posting

  • Bio-photonicsimplied

    The primary focus of the Butte Laboratory is translational research in the field of bio-photonics.from the posting

  • Intra-operative imaging technologiesimplied

    The Butte Lab is developing novel intra-operative imaging/visualization technologiesfrom the posting

  • Grant writingimplied

    Assists in the preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications, and presentationsfrom the posting

  • Data analysisimplied

    analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.from the posting

Read the full posting as the employer wrote it

Join Cedars-Sinai and become part of a team that is at the forefront of medical advancements!

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.

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best, most hardworking employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve.

Dr. Pramod Butte, Ph.D. is looking for a Project Scientist to join a diverse team!

The primary focus of the Butte Laboratory is translational research in the field of bio-photonics. The Butte Lab is developing novel intra-operative imaging/visualization technologies to aid surgeons in achieving near-complete tumor excision. To learn more about the Butte Lab, please visit this website.

About the Role

The Project Scientist works independently and in cooperation with the Principal Investigator to make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in any academic field. The incumbent may be an ongoing member of a research team or may be employed for a limited period of time to contribute high-level skills to a specific research program. This role is not required to carry out independent research or to develop an independent research reputation and do not have teaching responsibilities. Ordinarily, this position will carry out research or creative programs as well as administration of day-to-day lab operations with supervision by a member of the Professorial Series.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assists in the preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications, and presentations but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
  • May serve as PI for certain grants.
  • Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
  • Develops, adapts and implements new techniques and protocols.
  • Assists in lab experiments, analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.
  • May lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows.
  • Appointees on an academic trajectory will be encouraged to commit a portion of their time to developing an independent range of research.
  • Will assist in day-to-day laboratory activities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Doctorate degree.
  • Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable.
  • Knowledge of PI’s area of research specialization.
  • Demonstrated technical proficiency.

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About the organization

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

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