Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Institute - Cingolani Lab
Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Institute - Cingolani Lab at
CEDARS-SINAI summary: The Postdoctoral Scientist at the Smidt Heart
Institute conducts advanced cardiovascular research independently
under the guidance of senior scientists. Responsibilities include
designing and performing experiments, analyzing data, maintaining
lab equipment, and contributing to scientific publications and
presentations. The role supports groundbreaking heart disease
research to improve patient outcomes through innovative techniques
and collaboration. Job Description The Smidt Heart Institute
reflects Cedars-Sinai's steadfast dedication to heart disease and
research innovation giving patients access to the highest level of
care. Year after year, thousands of people trust their hearts to
Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Our cardiologists, cardiac
surgeons and specialized care teams treat the full spectrum of
heart disease and disorders, while our investigators continue to
advance the field with groundbreaking, life-saving research. From
genetic counseling and targeted drug therapies to a growing array
of minimally invasive procedures, Cedars-Sinai continues to stand
at the forefront of technology, innovation and discovery improving
patient outcomes. Join our team and use your skill with an
organization known nationally for excellence in research! Are you
ready to be a part of breakthrough research? Working independently
but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Dr. Cingolani
and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will
perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout
training period. May develop, adapt, and implement new research
techniques and protocols. Analyzes and interprets data. May assist
in preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and
presentations as author or co-author. Not responsible for
generating grant funds. Primary 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 PI. •
Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data. • Operates and
maintains equipment and instruments. • May observe MD-patient or
MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to
the research being performed. Qualifications Education: • Doctorate
(MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to 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 the area of specialization. •
Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and
procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis,
operation and maintenance of specialized equipment. • Excellent
written and oral communication skills are essential. • Knowledge of
safety standards. Req ID : 2459 Working Title : Postdoctoral
Scientist - Heart Institute - Cingolani Lab Department : Heart
Institute 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 - $93,600 Keywords: cardiovascular
research, postdoctoral scientist, heart disease, laboratory
techniques, data analysis, experimental protocols, scientific
publications, medical research, Cedars-Sinai, genetic
counseling
Keywords: CEDARS-SINAI, Laguna Niguel , Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Institute - Cingolani Lab, Science, Research & Development , Los Angeles, California
