Postdoctoral Scientist

7 days ago


Los Angeles, United States CEDARS-SINAI Full time
Job Description

The Rogers Lab at the Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to join our team. A significant area of research in the Rogers Lab focuses on: 

a) the development of next-generation biological therapeutics, 

b) the molecular and cellular basis of disease and tissue regeneration, 

c) and translational studies using preclinical models of human disease. 

The overarching goal of the lab is to discover and develop clinically-realistic therapeutic solutions for diseases refractory to conventional approaches. The Postdoctoral Scientist will create and lead impactful research to achieve the research objectives of the lab. 

Summary: Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with Dr. Rogers, the Postdoctoral Researcher will develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols in Dr. Rogers's Research Lab, and analyze and interpret data. Participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author. Develop grant proposals either independently or by working collaboratively with department directors or other faculties. Design and perform experiments and develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques. Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures. Other duties include participation in research/academic meetings, performing calculations, tabulating data, summarizing methods and results of related experiments, etc. Expected to function efficiently and cooperatively with a team of faculty, research associates, technicians and students. Responsibilities include surgical research laboratory; IACUC documentation for experimental projects, editing scientific papers, ordering supplies and animals, procedure scheduling, pre-surgical preparation (including pre-anesthetic induction, intubation, sterile preparation of animal and instruments), surgical assistance (anesthesia, circulation and scrub nursing), post-operative recovery of animals, daily drug administration and census maintenance. Some minor surgical procedures in rodents. Other responsibilities include training new research fellows and maintaining and servicing laboratory equipment.


Qualifications

Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or Systems Biology

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.


About UsCedars-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.
About the TeamCedars-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.
Req ID : 4607
Working Title : Postdoctoral Scientist - Rogers 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 : $30.00 - $45.00

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