Postdoctoral Scientist - Tourtellotte Lab - Neurodegeneration and Neurodevelopment

Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Postdoctoral Scientist - Tourtellotte Lab - Neurodegeneration and Neurodevelopment at CEDARS-SINAI summary: The Postdoctoral Scientist will conduct independent research on microglia in neurodegeneration and growth factor signaling in neurodevelopment under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator. Responsibilities include designing and performing experiments, analyzing data, preparing manuscripts, and potentially teaching research staff and students. The role requires a doctoral degree in a relevant field and experience in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and specialized equipment operation within a healthcare research setting. Job Description Principal Investigator, Dr. Warren G. Tourtellotte is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team! A Postdoctoral Scientist position is immediately available to work on projects related to microglia in neurodegeneration or in projects related to growth factor and tyrosine kinase receptor signaling. The Tourtellotte Lab studies the role of microglia immune function in neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s Disease (Gomez et al., Nat. Aging, 5(7): 1280), and the role of growth factor signaling in peripheral neuropathy and tyrosine kinase receptor signaling (Li et al., J. Clin. Invest.,:2478; Gosh and Tourtellotte, Ann. Rev. Pathology, 16:487; Jackson et al., Development:2452). Depending on the relevant expertise and specific interests, the successful candidate will be a leader of an independent research project but can contribute to all projects in the lab with co-authorship on manuscripts. Working independently, but in close cooperation and consultation with the Principal Investigator (PI) and other Research Scientists in the lab, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period. The candidate will be expected to design and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, troubleshoot experiments, analyze data for publication and grant applications, present research at national and international meetings, and prepare manuscripts for publication. Teaching other research staff, students and clinical residents may be required. With support from the PI and as the candidate progresses in their training, they will be expected to compete for research funding that will appropriately support their independent career development. Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research? Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator 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 Principal Investigator. • May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. • Analyzes interpret, summarizes, and compiles data. • Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period. • Operates and maintains equipment and instruments. Education: • Doctorate Degree in area directly related to field of research specialization is required. Experience and Skills: • 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, and analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment. • Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment. Qualifications Education: • Doctorate Degree in area directly related to field of research specialization is required. Experience and Skills: • 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, and analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment. • 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 : 12205 Working Title : Postdoctoral Scientist - Tourtellotte Lab - Neurodegeneration and Neurodevelopment Department : Academic Pathology 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: postdoctoral scientist, neurodegeneration research, microglia, growth factor signaling, tyrosine kinase receptor, laboratory research, data analysis, biomedical research, neurodevelopment, scientific publication

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