Postdoctoral Research Scientist

4 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Cedars-Sinai Full time
Job Description

The Karlstaedt Lab at Cedars-Sinai is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to join our team in the Smidt Heart Institute. As a key member of our research group, you will contribute to our ambitious project to decipher metabolic interactions between cancer cells and the heart.

Funded in part by an active NIH/NHLBI grant, this role will involve close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including collaborators within the Smidt Heart Institute and the Cedars Cancer Center. Our research group has an established track record in the study of metabolic pathways using in vivo and ex vivo multi-omics approaches, including computational simulations of cardiac metabolism.

As a Postdoctoral Scientist, you will have significant autonomy to develop innovative strategies for projects bridging cardiovascular research and oncology. A unique opportunity within the research group is to establish in vivo mouse models to study metabolic changes in the heart during cancer. Currently, a particular focus is on leukemia and solid tumors (e.g., colorectal cancer).

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and perform experiments to investigate metabolic interactions between cancer cells and the heart
  • Analyze and interpret data, including mass spectrometry, tracer studies, and transgenic mouse models
  • Develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols
  • Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists to achieve project goals
  • Participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author
Requirements
  • Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization
  • Experience in biological data science, data-driven discovery, scientific programming, and omics data analysis
  • Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment
  • Expertise in mass spectrometry, tracer studies, and transgenic mouse models
About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine, and research. Our mission is to provide patient-centered care, advance medical knowledge, and train the next generation of healthcare professionals.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that promotes excellence in research, education, and patient care. If you are a motivated and talented individual who is passionate about advancing our understanding of metabolic interactions between cancer cells and the heart, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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