Details

Posted: 24-Sep-23

Location: California

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 20002023A

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: Neuroscience

 

Postdoctoral scientists within the neuroscience cluster are studying the development, normal function, plasticity and diseases of the nervous system at the molecular, cellular or systems level. Distributed across the Departments of Biomedical Sciences, Neurology, Neurosurgery and the Regenerative Medicine Institute, a growing group of laboratories at  Cedars-Sinai  provide numerous outstanding postdoctoral training opportunities in neuroscience-related areas. Approaches include, among others, electrophysiology and imaging, cell culture and slice studies, genetic disease models, genomics, iPS-derived neural cells, biochemistry, behavior and computational approaches.

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 - Neuroscience 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