Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Institute - Rogers Lab

Job Description

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.

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

The Rogers Laboratory focuses on cell therapy and regenerative medicine. Research conducted in the Rogers Lab stems largely from the pioneering work of Eduardo Marbán, MD, PhD, who mentored Dr. Rogers as a postdoctoral scholar. The Marbán Lab was first to isolate and characterize cardiosphere‑derived cells (CDCs), a type of heart progenitor/stromal cell now in advanced clinical trials. Initial studies documented the reparative benefits of CDCs when delivered directly into dystrophic hearts.

Subsequent research showed CDCs to be effective in dystrophic hearts and skeletal muscle when delivered intravenously – a clinically preferable method. This work motivated a Phase II (HOPE‑2) and Phase III (HOPE‑3) clinical trial to repeatedly deliver allogeneic CDCs intravenously to human patients with advanced‑stage Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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. The scientist may develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols; analyze and interpret data; assist in preparation of grant proposals; participate in publications and presentations as author or co‑author;

and be responsible for generating grant funds.

• 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, interprets, 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.

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

• 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.

Cedars‑Sinai is a leader in providing high‑quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars‑Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars‑Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients.

Cedars‑Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars‑Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

Cedars‑Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast‑paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.