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Postdoctoral Scientist - Guzman Lab - Department of Neurology

Cedars-Sinai

#Neurology #Neurodegenerative Conditions #Academic Medical Center #Spatial Transcriptomics #Neuroinflammation #Neuropathology #Neuroimaging #Alzheimer Disease

Quick overview

The Postdoctoral Scientist will design and perform experiments, maintain detailed records, and analyze data in collaboration with the Principal Investigator. They are responsible for operating laboratory equipment and implementing new research techniques and protocols.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in a field directly related to the research specialization. Demonstrated aptitude in performing experimental protocols, data collection, and specialized equipment operation is required.

postgraduate degreeData AnalysisEquipment MaintenanceExperimental DesignLaboratory ProceduresSpatial TranscriptomicsNeuropathologyNeuroimagingMolecular PlatformsBrain BankingClinicopathologic Correlation

Job description

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research? Take action now by applying to this great opportunity!

Cedars-Sinai offers scientists unparalleled access to ground breaking technologies, facilities, and resources for conducting research related to an impressive range of diseases and disorders, from cancer, cardiology, and digestive diseases, to genetics, genomics, neurosciences, and women's health.

Dr. Samuel Guzman invites you to consider this Postdoctoral Scientist opportunity to join his dynamic team!

About the Team

Dr. Samuel Guzman is a board-certified neuropathologist and physician-scientist. Dr. Guzman is the Scientific Director of the Neuropathology Core Laboratory in the Department of Neurology.

Dr. Guzman's research focuses on spatial transcriptomics, brain banking, and clinicopathologic correlation in disorders including Alzheimer disease, hippocampal sclerosis-associated epilepsy, autoimmune neurologic disease, and related neurodegenerative conditions. His work combines neuropathology, neuroimaging, and emerging molecular platforms to investigate mechanisms of neuronal vulnerability, neuroinflammation, and neurovascular dysfunction.

About the Role

Working independently but in close collaboration and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientist, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and sophisticated laboratory procedures throughout this training period. The incumbent may develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. This position is not responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary

Duties and Responsibilities

Designs and performs experiments.
Maintains experimental records and documentation and analyzes 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 it pertains directly to research being performed.

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