Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher - Marban Lab

Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai! The Smidt Heart Institute reflects Cedars-Sinai's steadfast dedication to heart disease and research innovation giving patients access to the highest level of care. Year after year, thousands of people trust their hearts to Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Our cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and niche care teams treat the full spectrum of heart disease and disorders, while our investigators continue to advance the field with groundbreaking, life-saving research. From genetic counseling and targeted drug therapies to a growing array of minimally invasive procedures, Cedars-Sinai continues to stand at the forefront of technology, innovation and discovery improving patient outcomes. Join our team and use your skills with an organization known nationally for excellence in research! Job Summary: Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientist, the Research Fellow will perform routine and sophisticated laboratory procedures throughout training period. Analyzes and interprets data. May assist in preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. Not responsible for generating grant funds. Primary Duties and Responsibilities - 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. - Operates and maintains equipment and instruments. Educational Requirements: - Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization required. Licenses: N/A Experience: - Demonstrated ability 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. Physical Demands: Lab Environment. Able to perform moderate lifting. Able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. Able to read papers and online documents. Able to operate standard office equipment. Able to exercise physical ability and perspective acuity to satisfactorily perform crucial job functions.