Postdoctoral Researcher in ImmunoMetabolism

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

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to conduct research in biochemistry and immunology. The role includes designing experiments, analyzing data, and participating in publications. Candidates must have a relevant doctorate and solid research experience. This position contributes to the development of personalized cancer therapies and is integral for translating laboratory findings into clinical applications. Join a dynamic team committed to advancing cancer treatments.

Qualifications

• Solid research experience in biochemistry, metabolism, and/or immunology.
• Ability to design and perform experiments.

Responsibilities

• Designs and performs experiments and documents results.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.
• Participates in publications and presentations.

Education

Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in an area related to research specialization

Job description

Postdoctoral Scientist positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Bin Zheng at Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. We are particularly interested in candidates with solid research experience and productivity in biochemistry, metabolism, and/or immunology.

Our laboratory is interested in basic and translational research on metabolic regulation of anti‑tumor immunity, focusing on melanoma. Our goal is to translate these findings into personalized targeted and immunotherapies, contributing to finding cures for cancer. Specific research areas include MDSC immunometabolism; metabolic heterogeneity, 3D genome organization; and AMPK signaling in cancer. Some of our recent work includes Shen et al., Nature Medicine 2016; Wu, et al., Cell 2016; Chu et al., Nature Comm. 2021; Zhao et al., Nature Metabolism 2022; Chen et al., Nature Nanotechnology; Teng et al., Nature Comm. 2025. For more information about our research and recent publications, please visit: https://researchers.cedars-sinai.edu/Bin.Zheng

The Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period. May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. Analyzes and interprets data. May assist in the preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co‑author. Not responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Designs and performs experiments. Will keep appropriate experimental records, documentation, and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator.
• May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.
• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
• May observe MD‑patient or MD‑human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co‑author.

Requirements

• Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in an area directly related to the field of research specialization.