Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Research Cluster

Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Modesto
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

At Cedars-Sinai,
postdoctoral scientists and other junior researchers fulfill a critical role in
expanding the horizons of medical knowledge through biomedical research. By
hosting more than 100 postdocs, who conduct vital research and receive advanced
training with expert faculty mentors, Cedars-Sinai supports the
ongoing medical education process that continues beyond PhD/MD graduation.

Overview: Heart

The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center provides a home for bench-to-bedside translational research in the cardiovascular fields. The research groups within the heart institute are performing cutting edge research in a wide spectrum of topics, from basic science exploration to clinical research and patient care. The goal of our research is to identify, at the bench, newmolecular and cellular targets that can be translated to develop diagnostic and therapeutic tools for cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, microvascular disease, valvular heart disease, metabolic disorders, and heart failure.

Essential Job Duties and
Responsibilities:

• 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.
  
  Education:
  
  Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD,
  or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization.
  
  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.
  
  Working Title: Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Research Cluster
  Department: Cancer Resrch Ctr Health Eqty
  Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
  Job Category: Academic/Research
  Job Specialty: Postdoctoral
  Position Type: Full-time
  Shift Length: 8 hour shift
  Base Pay:$64,500.00 - $93,600.00
  

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