Project Scientist (Time-resolved Fluorescence Spectroscopy) - Butte Lab - Department of Neurosurgery

Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 27, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description 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. Department-Specific Duties:
  • Designs, develops, and maintains ground breaking laser-based time resolved fluorescence spectroscopy (TRFS) imaging systems.
  • Experimentally characterize temporal and spectral optical and electrical component and system parameters using standard and advanced test and measurement equipment.
  • Develops algorithms for calibration of TRFS systems in the presence of various noise sources. Qualifications Qualifications:
    • Doctorate degree, required.
    • Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable.
    • Demonstrated technical proficiency.
    • Experience in tissue optics, fiber and free space optics, image processing. Ability to program in MATLAB, Python, and C++ is preferred. #LI-On-site About Us 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. About the Team Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most. Req ID : 6763
      Working Title : Project Scientist (Time-resolved Fluorescence Spectroscopy) - Butte Lab - Department of Neurosurgery
      Department : Research - Neurosurgical
      Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
      Job Category : Academic / Research
      Job Specialty : Research Studies/ Clin Trial
      Overtime Status : EXEMPT
      Primary Shift : Day
      Shift Duration : 8 hour
      Base Pay : $66,560.00 - $133,120.00

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