Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Research Cluster

Company: Cedars-Sinai
Location: Beverly Hills
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Research Cluster At -Cedars-Sinai,postdoctoral scientists and other junior researchers fulfill a critical role inexpanding the horizons of medical knowledge through biomedical research. Byhosting more than 100 postdocs, who conduct vital research and receive advancedtraining with expert faculty mentors, -Cedars-Sinai -supports theongoing 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 andResponsibilities:

• May assist in preparation of grant proposals, but isnot responsible for generating grant funds.
• May participate in publications and presentations asauthor or co-author.
• Designs and performs experiments. Will keep appropriateexperimental records and documentation and analyze the results with thePrincipal Investigator.
• May develop, adapt, and implement new researchtechniques and protocols.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.
• Performs routine and complex laboratory proceduresthroughout 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 onresearch projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area ofspecialization. Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge ofresearch project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoralappointment. Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures,including detailed data collection, and analysis and operation and maintenanceof specialized equipment. Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance ofspecialized equipment. Beverly Hills, California, United States Beverly Hills, California, United States Beverly Hills, California, United States

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