Postdoctoral Scientist - Program on Internet, Health, and Society

Cedars-Sinai • Los Angeles, CA

8d • $62,400 - $93,600

About The Position

The Cedars-Sinai Center for the Arts and Humanities in Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist for its Program on Internet, Health, and Society, which explores how internet-related technologies affect social life and well-being. The position focuses on the intersection of new technologies and psychology. Topics of interest include smartphone addiction, video game violence, cyberbullying, psychological effects of privacy violations and facial recognition, video-mediated psychotherapy, and digital therapeutics in mental health. Candidates should have a record of productivity in the field and a well-formed project idea to pursue.

This is a one-year appointment, potentially renewable for one additional year based on scholarly productivity and availability of funds. The Postdoctoral Scientist works independently in close cooperation with the Principal Investigator and other research personnel. The role involves conducting research and scholarly work, developing or adapting protocols, analyzing and interpreting data, assisting with grant proposals, and contributing as an author or co-author to publications and presentations. The Fellow is not responsible for generating grant funds.

Requirements

• Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in an area directly related to the field of research specialization.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently on research projects designed by a mentor, typically the Principal Investigator, within the area of specialization.
• Demonstrates aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection and analysis, and to operate and maintain specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and technical ability to operate mechanical or medical devices and/or equipment.
• A track record of productivity in the field and a well-formed project idea to pursue.

Responsibilities

• Designs and performs experiments; securely maintains experimental records and documentation and analyzes results with the Principal Investigator.
• May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, compiles, and writes up data.
• Performs routine and complex research and scholarly work throughout the appointment period.
• Utilizes and maintains standard databases of research data.
• Assists in the preparation of grant proposals.
• Participates in publications and presentations as an author or co-author.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree