Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Institute - Bairey-Merz Lab

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center. Working under the supervision of Dr. C.

Noel Bairey Merz, you will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures, analyze data, prepare figures and manuscripts, and contribute to publications and presentations. A Doctorate is required and enthusiasm for collaborative science is essential.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree required.
• No experience required beyond training.
• Ability to work independently and with a mentor.
• Knowledge of laboratory protocols, data collection, and analysis.
• Safety standards and equipment maintenance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Designs and performs experiments; keeps records and analyzes results with the PI.
• Develops, adapts, and implements new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• Not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains to research.
• May assist in grant proposals.

Skills

Technical knowledge of research

Independent work

Data analysis

Equipment maintenance

Safety standards

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2025-2026” rankings. When you join our team, you’ll have access to groundbreaking biomedical research facilities and world-class medical education programs. We take pride in hiring exceptional, dedicated professionals who are passionate about advancing healthcare. Our physicians, nurses, and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically diverse communities we serve and are united by a shared commitment to excellence. Together, we foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that drives innovation and supports the gold standard of patient care.

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

The Smidt Heart Institute reflects Cedars-Sinai's steadfast dedication to heart disease and research innovation giving patients access to the highest level of care. Year after year, thousands of people trust their hearts to Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Our cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and niche care teams treat the full spectrum of heart disease and disorders, while our investigators continue to advance the field with groundbreaking, life‑saving research. From genetic counseling and targeted drug therapies to a growing array of minimally invasive procedures, Cedars‑Sinai continues to stand at the forefront of technology, innovation and discovery improving patient outcomes.

The Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center at Cedars‑Sinai is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the laboratory of Dr. C. Noel Bairey Merz.

Heartdisease is the leading cause of death for both women and men everyyear. Yet, until recently, women's heart disease treatment has been based on medical research performed on men. The Bairey Merz Lab at the Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center is working to correct this gender inequality in research, as well as to educate women on how to recognize female‑pattern heart disease symptoms.

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.