Cardiovascular Research Postdoc — Mentored Path to K Award

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is offering the Smidt Heart Institute’s T‑32 Cardiovascular Research Fellowship, a post-doctoral program aimed at preparing trainees for successful cardiovascular research careers. This competitive fellowship emphasizes education and hands-on research, allowing graduates to advance in academia or industry leadership roles.

Candidates must hold an MD, MD/PhD, or PhD with relevant training in cardiovascular science. Strong laboratory research experience is essential, and applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have relevant basic science training or clinical/health services research training related to cardiovascular disease.
• PhD candidates must be within three years of receiving their degree; MD candidates must be within one year of completing clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing research in the principal investigator’s laboratory.
• Submit a career development award (K award or equivalent) by the end of two years.

Skills

Strong research laboratory experience

Expertise in research methodology

Education

MD, MD/PhD, or PhD

Job description

Cedars-Sinai is offering the Smidt Heart Institute’s T‑32 Cardiovascular Research Fellowship, a post-doctoral program aimed at preparing trainees for successful cardiovascular research careers. This competitive fellowship emphasizes education and hands-on research, allowing graduates to advance in academia or industry leadership roles.

Candidates must hold an MD, MD/PhD, or PhD with relevant training in cardiovascular science. Strong laboratory research experience is essential, and applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.