Postdoctoral Scientist: Brain Health & Aging Research

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to join Dr. Zaldy Tan's research team focusing on brain health and Alzheimer’s disease. The role involves designing experiments, maintaining records, and analyzing data.

The ideal candidate should hold a doctorate and possess a strong aptitude for experimental protocols and equipment maintenance. This position offers a great opportunity for groundbreaking research in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in a field directly related to research specialization.
• 1-5 years of post-doctoral experience.
• Aptitude for experimental procedures and equipment maintenance.

Responsabilités

• Design and perform experiments.
• Maintain experimental records and analyze results.
• Operate and maintain research equipment.

Connaissances

Experimental protocols

Data collection and analysis

Technical knowledge in research

Formation

Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS)

Description du poste

Job Description

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research? Take action now by applying to this great opportunity!

Cedars-Sinai offers scientists unparalleled access to groundbreaking technologies, facilities, and resources for conducting research related to an impressive range of diseases and disorders, from cancer, cardiology, and digestive diseases, to genetics, genomics, neurosciences, and women's health.

Dr. Zaldy Tan invites you to consider this Postdoctoral Scientist opportunity to join his dynamic team!

About the Team

The research of Dr. Tan focuses on brain health, Alzheimer’s disease, and health services optimization for older patients. Dr. Tan's studies on brain aging and memory have been published in major medical journals and featured in the New York Times, Time, CNN, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and other national publications.

About the Role

Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform clinical neurology, neuropsychology, and health services research throughout training period. May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. Collects, analyzes and interprets data. May assist in preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. This position is not responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs and performs experiments.
• Maintains experimental records and documentation and analyzes the results with the Principal Investigator.
• Analyzes interpret, summarizes, and compiles data.
• Performs clinical interviews and interventions in psychology, including motivational interviewing & cognitive training.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
• May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in Psychology or in area directly related to field of research specialization.
• Acquires technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
• Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.

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