Research Assistant Professor

Job Category:
Educational Instruction and Library Occ.

Requisition Number: RESEA
001310

CDU University - LA
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
1731

E. 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA

Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for underrepresented students. CDU is strongly invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of south Los Angeles neighborhoods.

Application Requirements:
Please ensure to include the following in your application; application will not be considered unless all requested documents are attached:

• Academic Credentials – Medical License, Cert/Training, Board(s) Certificate(s) and Fellowships (if any).
• List of 2-3 Evaluators – Provide contact information for evaluators/references during application questions.

Under the general direction of Principal Investigator, performs independent research in support of molecular endocrinology, diabetes and obesity research laboratory. Current projects involve endocrine effects of e-cigarettes. Responsibilities include project planning, data collection, experimental protocols and procedures; bench work involving lab techniques focused on molecular biology, and small animal studies.

• Design and plan research in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.
• Organize and implement complex research plans, develop methods of research, testing and data collection, analysis and evaluation, and write reports containing descriptive, analytical and evaluative content.
• Conduct analyses and submit findings for peer review publication.
• Provide formal mentorship support to students and trainees.
• Enhance opportunities for students and trainees to participate in research when possible.
• Design, analyze, implement, and report findings on targeted statistical research studies; provide consultation to investigators and researchers on experimental design and statistical research approaches, requirements, and scientific standards.
• Work with investigators to formalize analysis plans and reporting specifications; advise on choice of statistical analysis strategies, reliability of measurements and identifiability of models, and interpretation and presentation of statistical results.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with individuals in different disciplines and serve as subject‑matter expert for research teams, internal and external committees, and other constituencies and collaborators.
• Plan and document computer data file structure; develop, program, manage, and maintain complex statistical databases; perform or supervise data entry.
• Conduct literature searches, gather and summarize relevant findings from the published scientific literature.
• Engage in weekly meetings with PI and other research team members.
• Assist with writing papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education: MD, PhD or equivalent degree from an accredited institution required.
• Experience: Three (3) years as a postdoctoral fellow and experience in an academic research laboratory.
• Experience communicating research in peer-reviewed publications, scientific meetings, and interdisciplinary stakeholder, regulatory, or policy related meetings.
• Prior experience writing and publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Evidence of successful grant applications preferred.
• Past evidence of designing and leading research studies preferred.
• Knowledge, Abilities, and
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Knowledge of scientific approach and methodologies.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the principles, concepts, methods, and standards of statistical research.
  • Protein and RNA extraction from mouse tissues and mammalian cells.
  • siRNA transfection in vivo and in vitro.
  • Real‑time RT‑PCR.
  • Western blot.
  • DNA cloning and plasmid purification.
  • Perform animal studies including…