Staff Scientist - Department of Diagnostic Radiology

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.

A Staff Scientist position is available in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology.  You will provide essential imaging services that support research studies and clinical trials across all disease teams and clinical departments. You will receive training in all aspects of clinical trial operations, including coordination and documentation. You will be responsible for managing grant submissions, supporting manuscript preparation, and providing imaging‑related expertise to advance departmental research activities. This position is critical to supporting the department’s scientific mission and helping faculty achieve institutional goals for research excellence and publication productivity.

As a successful candidate, you will:

·         Manage grant application preparation and submission, manuscript development, and publication support.

·         Coordinate radiology research lab tasks and operations, including mentoring and training lab members; providing conceptual, technical, and experimental support; contributing to grant applications and manuscripts; and assembling reports and presentations.

·         Provide imaging analysis (e.g., preliminary tumor measurements), data analysis, and overall research project support.

·         Assist radiologists with occasional preliminary tumor measurements as needed.

Your qualifications should include:

·         The Staff Scientist must possess, at a minimum, the U.S. equivalent Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline, and will often have a Ph.D. or other doctoral level degree.

• Strong background in oncology, radiology, or related fields.
• Experience with imaging technology and imaging analysis

·         Ability to design and execute data analysis, interpret results critically, and present data clearly.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·         Demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.  

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