Principal Investigator, Celine Riera, PhD is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team!

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Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

The laboratory of Dr. Celine Riera in the Center for Neural Science and Medicine at Cedars-Sinai has an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate to work in the field of neurobiology and metabolism utilizing mouse models. The lab’s research is aimed at elucidating fundamental neural circuits regulating metabolic balance upon obesity, diabetes and the aging process. The project aims at characterizing various neuronal populations within the hypothalamus associated with food intake, energy expenditure and weight management. To learn more, please visit Riera Research Lab | Cedars-Sinai.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, curious, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. This is a unique position to work on a high profile project that will have a direct impact on human medical care.

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 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.
• 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.
• May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.

Education:

• Doctorate Degree in area directly related to field of research specialization is required. PhD is preferred.

Experience and Skills:

• No experience required.
• Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during a 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.
• Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Applicants with technical skills in neuroscience applied to murine models are encouraged to apply. Skills include but are not limited to in vivo neuronal recording (such as gCAMP or other fluorescent sensors), in vivo manipulations (chemogenetics, optogenetics), viral vector injections, and neurocircuitry mapping, slice electrophysiology.
• Experience in mouse metabolism is helpful but not required.