Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Institute - Rogers Lab

About the Role

The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai is dedicated to advancing heart disease treatment and research innovation, providing patients with the highest level of care. The Rogers Laboratory focuses on cell therapy and regenerative medicine, building on the pioneering work of Eduardo Marbán, MD, PhD. The lab's research includes the isolation and characterization of cardiosphere-derived cells (CDCs), which are now in advanced clinical trials for treating dystrophic hearts and skeletal muscle conditions, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Responsibilities

• Designs and performs experiments, maintaining appropriate experimental records and documentation, and analyzing results with the Principal Investigator.
• Develops, adapts, and implements new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.
• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
• May assist in the preparation of grant proposals but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• 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.
• 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.