Join Kenneth E. Bernstein, MD as a Postdoctoral Scientist in the Department of Biomedical Sciences!

Kenneth E. Bernstein, MD, joined Cedars-Sinai as the director of the Experimental Pathology Division in 2008. His laboratory has made several important discoveries concerning the role of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in blood pressure control, renal function, immune response, reproduction, and hematopoiesis. He recently published an article about the biological functions of ACEin Pharmacological Reviews. Bernstein is the co-recipient of the 2005 Novartis Excellence Award for Hypertension Research and the recipient of the 2007 Basic Research Prize from the American Heart Association. To learn more, please visit Bernstein Research Lab | Cedars-Sinai

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

• Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with Dr. Bernstein and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period. The Postdoc may develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols, as well as analyze and interpret data.
• 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, 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.

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization is required.
• Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research projects 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 the area of specialization.
• Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, analysis, and operation.
• Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.