Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Institute - Karlstaedt Lab

Overview

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals ” 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.

Position
:
Postdoctoral Fellow – Heart Institute, Karlstaedt Lab

Department
:
Heart Institute

Business Entity
:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category
:
Academic / Research

Job Specialty
:
Postdoctoral Scholar

Overtime Status
: EXEMPT

Primary Shift
:
Day

Shift Duration
: 8 hour

Base Pay
: $62,400 - $93,600

• May assist in 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 training period.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.

Educational Requirements
:

• Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization is required.

Experience
:

• Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization.
• Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
• 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.
• Knowledge of mass spectrometry, tracer studies and transgenic mouse models.
• Expertise in biological data science and data-driven discovery, scientific programming and omics data analysis; genetics will also be beneficial, as is communicating results in scientific conferences and papers.

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. 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. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment that delivers high-quality care to the communities in Los Angeles who need it most.

Req : HRC
0891230

Working Title
:
Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Institute - Karlstaedt Lab