Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Institute - Karlstaedt Lab

About the Organization

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2025-2026” rankings. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to groundbreaking biomedical research facilities and sophisticated medical education programs. We offer learning programs, tuition reimbursement, and performance-improvement projects to help you achieve certifications and degrees while advancing your career.

Our dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve, creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care.

The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai is dedicated to heart disease research and innovation, providing patients with the highest level of care. Our cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and specialized care teams treat the full spectrum of heart disease, while our investigators advance the field with life-saving research—from genetic counseling and targeted drug therapies to minimally invasive procedures.

About the Role

The Postdoctoral Scientist will work independently but in close cooperation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists, performing routine and complex laboratory procedures. You may develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols, analyze and interpret data, and assist in preparing grant proposals. You will also participate in publications and presentations as an author or co-author.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments, maintaining appropriate records and documentation while analyzing results with the Principal Investigator.
• Develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and compile data.
• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
• Operate and maintain equipment and instruments.
• May assist in the preparation of grant proposals (not responsible for generating grant funds).
• Participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as they pertain directly to the research being performed.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctorate Degree in an area directly related to the field of research specialization is required.
• Experience and Skills:
  • No prior experience required.
  • Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of the research project and objectives during a one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
  • 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, analysis, and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
  • Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.