Postdoctoral Scientist – Behavioral Health Research (Hybrid)

Cedars-Sinai • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $30 - $45 • Hybrid

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai has an outstanding opportunity for an independent and well-organized contributor to serve as a Postdoctoral Scientist supporting the research program of Dr. Judy Tan. This role focuses on community-engaged research aimed at developing behavioral and community-based health interventions for LGBTQ+ communities of color. Dr. Tan, Associate Professor in the Cancer Research Center for Health Equity, Division of Population Sciences, Department of Biomedical Sciences, is a social psychologist who applies expertise in behavioral and prevention sciences to develop innovative interventions that improve health outcomes among marginalized populations in the U.S. This position contributes to behavioral and implementation science initiatives within the Cancer Research Center for Health Equity. The scope of work includes research involving participants recruited from surrounding Los Angeles communities, as well as collaboration with community-based researchers, academic partners, local organizations, and health systems. As a Postdoctoral Scientist, you will be a vital member of Dr. Tan’s interdisciplinary research team, which includes biostatisticians, qualitative research specialists, and grant administration and project management professionals. Responsibilities include leading quantitative and qualitative research projects, supporting participant engagement efforts, and fostering strong partnerships with community stakeholders and collaborators. 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. This role follows a hybrid work schedule; however, we can only consider applicants who will be able to commute to our Los Angeles work location a few times per week. If hired you must reside in the commutable area.

Requirements

• Experience working in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain lab and study-specific SOP
• Provides timely and constructive feedback to study team.
• Delegate responsibilities to team members to efficiently execute research protocols and procedures.
• Designs and performs experiments. Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Analyzes interpret, summarizes, and compiles data.
• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
• May observe PI-patient or PI-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.

What This Job Offers

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