Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Institute

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles seeks a Postdoctoral Scientist to perform routine and complex laboratory procedures in collaboration with the Principal Investigator. Responsibilities include designing experiments, analyzing data, and assisting with grant proposals. A Doctorate Degree in a relevant field is required, with no prior experience necessary as comprehensive training will be provided. This role focuses on developing research techniques and participating in publications as an author or co-author.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments and analyze results with Principal Investigator.
• May assist in preparing grant proposals.
• Participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures.
• Develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques.

Skills

Technical knowledge of research project

Data collection and analysis

Experimental protocols and procedures

Operation and maintenance of specialized equipment

Knowledge of safety standards

Education

Doctorate Degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Description

What will you be doing in this role?

Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. Analyzes and interprets data. May assist in preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. Not responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• May assist in the preparation of grant proposals but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• Designs and performs experiments. Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator.
• May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyzes, interpret, 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.

Qualifications

Education:

• Doctorate Degree in area directly related to field of research specialization is required.

Experience and Skills:

• No experience required. Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during a one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
• Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization.
• Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.