Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Institute - Friedman Team

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Scientist works independently while cooperating and consulting closely with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists. During a one- to five-year postdoctoral appointment, the scientist performs routine and complex laboratory procedures, designs and performs experiments, maintains experimental records, analyzes and interprets data, and develops thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of the research project and its objectives. The role may include developing, adapting, and implementing research techniques and protocols; assisting with grant proposal preparation; and participating as an author or co-author in publications and presentations. The position is not responsible for generating grant funds.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in an area directly related to the field of research specialization.
• Demonstrated aptitude in 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.
• Ability to work independently on research projects designed by a mentor, typically the Principal Investigator, within the area of specialization.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments.
• Maintain appropriate experimental records and documentation, and analyze results with the Principal Investigator.
• Develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols as needed.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and compile data.
• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
• Operate and maintain equipment and instruments.
• May assist in preparing grant proposals; is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May participate in publications and presentations as an author or co-author.
• May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions when directly related to the research being performed.

What This Job Offers

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