Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Institute - Cingolani Lab

Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Institute - Cingolani Lab at CEDARS-SINAI summary:
The Postdoctoral Scientist at the Smidt Heart Institute conducts advanced cardiovascular research independently under the guidance of senior scientists. Responsibilities include designing and performing experiments, analyzing data, maintaining lab equipment, and contributing to scientific publications and presentations. The role supports groundbreaking heart disease research to improve patient outcomes through innovative techniques and collaboration.

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 specialized 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.
Join our team and use your skill with an organization known nationally for excellence in research!
Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?
Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Dr. Cingolani 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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 PI.

• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.

• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.

• May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to the research being performed.
Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience and Skills:

• Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to fiveyear post-doctoral appointment.

• Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within the area of specialization.

• Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis, operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

• Knowledge of safety standards.
Req  : 2459
Working Title :
Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Institute - Cingolani 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
Keywords:
cardiovascular research, postdoctoral scientist, heart disease, laboratory techniques, data analysis, experimental protocols, scientific publications, medical research, Cedars-Sinai, genetic counseling