Postdoctoral Scientist, Heart Institute

About the Role

The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the laboratory of Dr. Alessandra Ciullo. The role supports research focused on extracellular vesicles and small non-coding RNA.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments under the direction of the Principal Investigator and research team.
• Develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and compile data, including performing calculations and tabulating results.
• Summarize methods and results from related experiments.
• Keep appropriate experimental records and documentation.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Function efficiently and cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team of faculty, research associates, technicians, and students.
• Participate in research and academic meetings.
• May assist in the preparation of grant proposals.
• May participate in publications and presentations as an author or co-author.
• May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as they pertain directly to the research being performed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Doctorate Degree in an area directly related to the field of research specialization.
• Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research projects 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.
• No experience required.