Postdoctoral Scientist - Gunasekaran Lab - Biomedical Imaging Research Institute

About the role

The Biomedical Imaging Research Institute (BIRI) is an interdisciplinary research program dedicated to developing and applying state-of-the-art imaging technologies to today’s most pressing translational research and clinical questions. Our team collaborates closely with physicians and leading imaging researchers worldwide, uniting technical and clinical expertise in cardiology, neurology, and oncology. We prioritize educating and training future imaging leaders.

Responsibilities

• May assist in the 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.
• Develops, adapts, and implements new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
• May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.

Requirements

Education: Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in an area directly related to the field of research specialization.

Experience and Skills: Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment. Understanding of general research objectives. Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within the area of specialization. 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.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in an area directly related to the field of research specialization.
• Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment. Understanding of general research objectives.
• Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within the area of specialization.
• 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.

Skills

Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.

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.

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.

Benefits

• Healthcare, Medical, Dental, Vision, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Health and Wellness Programs
• Retailer Matching
• Continuing Education, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development
• Relocation Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Work/Life Balance