Postdoc: iPSC PD Neurobiology & Precision Medicine

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai's Svendsen Lab seeks a Postdoctoral Scientist to advance Parkinson's disease research using patient-derived iPSC models. The role emphasizes midbrain dopaminergic neurons, integrative omics, and translational approaches in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will work independently under the PI, design and optimize experimental methods, and contribute to manuscripts and presentations while engaging in multidisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in neuroscience or closely related field.
• Experience with human iPSCs and neuronal differentiation.
• Strong data analysis and scientific writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs and performs experiments with iPSC-derived neurons.
• Characterizes neuronal phenotypes using molecular and imaging assays.
• Collaborates with PI and team on data interpretation.
• Prepares manuscripts and presentations for dissemination.

Skills

Independent researcher

Team collaboration

Experimental design

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Presentation skills

Education

Doctorate (PhD) in neuroscience or related field

Tools

iPSC culture

Neuronal differentiation

MEA analysis

HPLC

Immunocytochemistry

Job description

Cedars-Sinai's Svendsen Lab seeks a Postdoctoral Scientist to advance Parkinson's disease research using patient-derived iPSC models. The role emphasizes midbrain dopaminergic neurons, integrative omics, and translational approaches in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will work independently under the PI, design and optimize experimental methods, and contribute to manuscripts and presentations while engaging in multidisciplinary teamwork.