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USC's Keck School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral

Research Associate to join the Division of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases under the supervision of

the principal investigator (PI), Dr. Lily Dara. This NIH-funded post-doctoral position is available to study

immune mediate liver injury and hepatotoxicity pathways that control the innate and adaptive immune

responses in the liver in the context of drug-induced liver injury. This position will be focused on defining

molecular and cellular mechanisms control immune responses and cell death pathways in the liver using

animal models, in-vitro models, NAMs, and importantly translational approaches using patient

biospecimens. The applicant must be able and willing to work with transgenic animal models, as well as

human biospecimens. This exciting study integrates cutting edge molecular technologies with traditional

cell & molecular biology-based approaches. Please refer to our recent publications for further

information: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=dara%2C+lily&sort=date

We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative individuals capable of independent reasoning and

excited about learning new technologies and translational approaches related to hepatotoxicity. The

candidates should have excellent writing and communication skills and be familiar with techniques such

as multi color flow cytometry, cell isolation, tissue culture, ELISA, RT-PCR, animal handling and familiar

with molecular biology. There will be on the job training for many of the advanced immunology

techniques and you will leave this position primed for an academic career or a drug safety position in

pharma and biotechnology companies.

This job is open only for recent graduate applicants with PhD or applicants that expect to graduate from

PhD program soon. Bonus, if there is a background in liver disease, toxicology, or pharmaceutical

sciences.

The laboratory is located in the Hoffman Medical Research Building. Animal rooms and core state- of the

art research facilities are on campus equipped with genomics cores for single cell studies and

immunology facilities with flow cytometry analyzer, FACs and magnetic sorters, confocal microscopy,

etc. Both of USC's primary campuses are located in the heart of Los Angeles, with easy access to LA Live,

the city's new sports and entertainment center, and downtown LA. On campus you will find a vibrant

aca demic, athletic and artistic culture that involves students, staff and faculty from across the

university.

Specific job accountabilities will be:

Planning, generating scientific hypotheses, and conducting highly technical and complex research

projects independently and in consultation with the PI.

Coordinating timelines to ensure completion of deliverables linked to progress reports and RPPR

submissions.

Identifying, researching, compiling, and evaluating data sources, background information, and/or

technology related to the area of specialization.

Analyzing and evaluating research data using computers and providing interpretations requiring

significant knowledge of a specialized area of research. Searching literature, utilizing all available

resources including electronic, regarding new methodology and designing experiments

accordingly.

Contributing to the development of research documentation for publication and/or prepares

technical reports and/or records to support regulatory and NIH reporting requirements.

Operating and maintaining sophistocated laboratory/scientfic equipment.

Working with transgenic animal cell lines and tumor models.

Location: Health Sciences Campus, Hoffman Medical Research (HMR) Building

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This position will be Exempt and On-Site.

Salary Range:

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,304,00- $80,327.00. When extending an offer of

employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the

scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key

skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well

as external market and organizational considerations."

Minimum Education: Ph.D

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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