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Job Description
If you're ready to be a part of groundbreaking research, then we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity and apply today!
Principal Investigator, Shouri Lahiri, MD, is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team!
The Postdoctoral Scientist will join the Lahiri Laboratory, which is focused on the intersection of acute systemic disease and neurocognitive function. The laboratory uses animal models that simulate the acute inpatient environment to explore mechanisms that explain the well-documented high rates of cognitive decline after acute hospitalization.
In this role, you will be working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other research staff members. You will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. You may develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. You are also expected to analyze / interpret data and may assist in the preparation of grant proposals. This position participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. This role is not responsible for generating grant funds.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities :
- Designs and performs experiments.
- Maintains experimental records and documentation and analyzes the results with the Principal Investigator.
- Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.
- Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
Department-Specific Duties and Responsibilities :
Qualifications
Education :
Doctorate (PhD) in Neuroscience or an area directly related to field of research specialization, required.
Experience and Skills :
Physical Demands :
Ability to handle small laboratory animals, sit and stand for long periods, use microscope and other laboratory equipment, and lift at least 20 pounds.
About Us
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the Team
Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Req ID
Working Title
Postdoctoral Scientist - Lahiri Lab - Department of Neurology
Department
Research - Neurology
Business Entity
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category
Academic / Research
Job Specialty
Postdoctoral Scholar
Overtime Status
EXEMPT
Primary Shift
Shift Duration
8 hour
Base Pay
62,400.00 - $93,600.00
Salary : $62,400 - $93,600
