Postdoctoral Scientist - Svendsen Lab - Regenerative Medicine Institute (Onsite)

Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Postdoctoral Scientist - Svendsen Lab - Regenerative Medicine Institute (Onsite) at CEDARS-SINAI summary: The Postdoctoral Scientist at Cedars-Sinai’s Svendsen Lab conducts independent and collaborative research focused on neurodegenerative diseases using stem cell technologies. Responsibilities include designing and performing experiments, data analysis, maintaining laboratory equipment, and contributing to scientific publications and presentations. The role requires a doctorate degree and strong technical and communication skills in a specialized biomedical research environment. Job Description The Svendsen Lab at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Regenerative Medicine Institute is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team! When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion, and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons why we rank as one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research? The mission of the Svendsen Laboratory is to study neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington’s disease (HD), spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Parkinson’s disease (PD), and Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome (AHDS) using stem cells as a disease treatment, as well as a tool for modeling these diseases in vitro. Clive Svendsen, PhD, has significant experience in studying these diseases over the last twenty years and is merging his experience with the use of groundbreaking technologies, such as inducible pluripotent stem cells (iPSC cells). To learn more, please visit Svendsen Research Lab | Cedars-Sinai (cedars-sinai.edu). The Postdoctoral Scientist works independently but in close cooperation and consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists. The incumbent will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. Analyzes and interprets data. Please note that this position is onsite. 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 Principal Investigator. • Analyzes interpret, summarizes, and compiles data. • Operates and maintains equipment and instruments. • May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as they pertain directly to research being performed. Qualifications Education: • Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in the area directly related to the field of research specialization. Experience and Skills: • Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to fiveyear 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, operation, and maintenance of specialized equipment. • Scheduling flexibility including evening, weekend, and holiday rotation commitments may be necessary. Travel may be required. • Function efficiently and cooperatively with a team of faculty, research associates, technicians, and students. • Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. • Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment. About UsCedars-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 TeamCedars-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 : 13004 Working Title : Postdoctoral Scientist - Svendsen Lab - Regenerative Medicine Institute (Onsite) Department : Research - RMI 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 : $62,400.00 - $93,600.00 Keywords: postdoctoral scientist, regenerative medicine, neurodegenerative diseases, stem cells, medical research, laboratory experiments, data analysis, iPSC, scientific publications, Cedars-Sinai

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