Research Associate I - Svendsen Lab - Regenerative Medicine Institute

Join Dr. Dmitriy Sheyn and his research group as a Postdoctoral Scientist in the Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute!

The Sheyn Laboratory focuses on the development of stem cell therapies for multiple musculoskeletal disorders caused by acute injuries and aging.

The primary focus of the lab is degenerative disc disease and sports medicine-related injuries and chronic conditions. To learn more, please visit :

As a Postdoctoral Scientist, plan and conduct experiments in vitro to manipulate induced pluripotent stem cells, (iPSC) combined with biomaterials in bioreactors and organ-on-chip systems and will manage in vivo regeneration applications with PI’s and lab staff’s support.

The collected data from iPSC-derived stem cells differentiation will help to develop potential individualized therapeutic candidates for human patients.

You'll have the opportunity to learn and implement different omics techniques (SN-RNAseq, Mass Spec, in big data generation and analysis, and continue externally funded (CIRM and NIH) projects, but also assist in developing new concepts that will be used for new grant applications.

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 Research Fellow will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period.

Analyzes and interprets data. May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. May assist in preparation of grant proposals.

Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. Not responsible for generating grant funds.

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.
• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
• May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.

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 five (1-5) year 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, and analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Scheduling flexibility including evening, weekend and holiday rotation commitment 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.
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