Postdoctoral Scientist - Guerin Children's - Khokha Lab - Full-Time, On-Site
- Full-time
Job Description
Principal Investigator, Dr. Mustafa Khokha, MD, is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team in Spring 2026! The Khokha Lab uses Xenopus, a frog model, to understand the molecular mechanisms that drive birth defects.
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.
What are the 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.
- Design and perform 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.
- Analyze interpret, summarize, and compile data.
- Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
- Operate and maintain equipment and instruments.
- May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.
Qualifications
Educational & Experience Requirements :
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
12099
Working Title
Postdoctoral Scientist - Guerin Children's - Khokha Lab - Full-Time, On-Site
Department
Research - Childrens
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
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