Research Scientist - Health Care Research

Cedars-Sinai - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Rowitch Laboratory at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to contribute to groundbreaking research in glial developmental biology and its implications in human diseases such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and brain cancer. The role involves working independently while collaborating closely with the Principal Investigator and other research scientists to perform complex laboratory procedures, analyze data, and assist in grant proposal preparations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and compile data.
• Develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, though not responsible for generating grant funds.
• Observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains to research.

Requirements

• Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in a field directly related to research specialization required.
• Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
• Previous experience in a basic neuroscience laboratory strongly preferred.