Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Institute - Makkar Lab
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About the role
The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the laboratory of Dr. Raj Makkar. Dr. Makkar is a world-renowned leading expert in interventional cardiology and one of the most widely cited researchers on the management of valvular heart disease. His research interests focus on novel transcatheter therapies to treat structural heart disease, with a focus on studies that directly demonstrate improvements in patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Work independently but in close cooperation and consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists to perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
- Develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
- Analyze and interpret data; assist in preparation of grant proposals (not responsible for generating grant funds).
- Participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
- Design and perform experiments, keeping appropriate experimental records and documentation, and analyze results with the Principal Investigator.
- Analyze, interpret, summarize, and compile data.
- Operate and maintain equipment and instruments.
- May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.
Requirements
- Doctorate Degree in an area directly related to the field of research specialization is required.
Skills
- Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of 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 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.