Job Description

　　Principal Investigator, Ivan Cokic, PhD, is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Biomedical Imaging Research Institute!

　　The Cedars-Sinai Biomedical Imaging Research Institute (BIRI) is an interdisciplinary research program established in 2010 to develop and apply state-of-the-art imaging technologies to today’s most pressing translational research and clinical questions. Led by founding director Debiao Li, PhD, the program builds on Cedars-Sinai’s clinical and research strefngths, with the ultimate goal of using novel medical imaging technology to improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. The BIRI team is dedicated to educating and training the next generation of the brightest imaging scientists and clinicians through our robust pre-/post-doctoral and visiting-scientist training programs. In addition, we have numerous research collaborations with leading imaging researchers. To learn more, please visit Biomedical Imaging Research Institute | Cedars-Sinai.

　　In this role, the Postdoctoral Scientist will be expected to work independently under the direction of Dr. Cokic and in close cooperation, as well as consultation, with other research staff. This interdisciplinary preclinical project combines advanced cardiac imaging, cardiac (electro)physiology, cardioimmunology, cardiovascular pathology, and metabolomics. In addition, assisting with investigating clinical applications of novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) techniques for diagnosing, phenotyping and risk-stratifying subjects with MI. As a Postdoctoral Scientist, perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period and may develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.

　　Primary Job Duties and 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 P.I.

　　Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.

　　Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.

　　Department-Specific Responsibilities:

　　Handling of large animal (farm pigs, Yucatan minipigs, etc.) models of myocardial infarction (MI).

　　Writing Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) protocols.

　　Coordinating animal surgeries with team of designated research technologists.

　　Designing and coordinating imaging experiments on BIRI’s PET/MRI scanners with team of designated research technologists.

　　Analysis of cardiac MRI and PET imaging data as well as histopathology and metabolomics data.

　　Perform advanced data and statistical analysis and will communicate scientific findings in papers and conference presentations.

　　Assist with database creation and management, supervision of undergraduate/graduate students.

　　Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization required.Experience and Skills:

　　Highly motivated and works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within the area of specialization.

　　Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.

　　Highly motivated with a proven track of record of publications.

　　Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection and analysis.

　　Knowledge of safety standards, operation, 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.

　　About the 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.

　　Req ID : HRC1297573

　　Working Title : Postdoctoral Scientist - Cokic Lab - Biomedical Imaging Research Institute

　　Department : BMS - BioMed Imaging Res Inst.

　　Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

　　Job Category : Academic / Research

　　Job Specialty : Postdoctoral Scholar

　　Overtime Status : EXEMPT

　　Primary Shift : Day

　　Shift Duration : 8 hour

　　Base Pay : $64,500.00 - $93,600.00

　　Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.