Postdoctoral Scientist - Behavioral Health Research (Hybrid)

Job Description

Cedars-Sinai has an outstanding opportunity for an independent and well-organized contributor to serve as a Postdoctoral Scientist supporting the research program of Dr. Judy Tan. This role focuses on community-engaged research aimed at developing behavioral and community-based health interventions for LGBTQ+ communities of color. Dr. Tan, Associate Professor in the Cancer Research Center for Health Equity, Division of Population Sciences, Department of Biomedical Sciences, is a social psychologist who applies expertise in behavioral and prevention sciences to develop innovative interventions that improve health outcomes among marginalized populations in the U.S.

This position contributes to behavioral and implementation science initiatives within the Cancer Research Center for Health Equity. The scope of work includes research involving participants recruited from surrounding Los Angeles communities, as well as collaboration with community-based researchers, academic partners, local organizations, and health systems.

As a Postdoctoral Scientist, you will be a vital member of Dr. Tan's interdisciplinary research team, which includes biostatisticians, qualitative research specialists, and grant administration and project management professionals. Responsibilities include leading quantitative and qualitative research projects, supporting participant engagement efforts, and fostering strong partnerships with community stakeholders and collaborators.

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.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule; however, we can only consider applicants who will be able to commute to our Los Angeles work location a few times per week. If hired you must reside in the commutable area.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain lab and study-specific SOP
• Provides timely and constructive feedback to study team.
• Delegate responsibilities to team members to efficiently execute research protocols and procedures.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams.
• 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 (PI).
• 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 PI-patient or PI-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.

Qualifications

This role follows a hybrid work schedule; however, we can only consider applicants who will be able to commute to our Los Angeles work location a few times per week. If hired you must reside in the commutable area.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience working effectively within interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams and will contribute to fostering a collaborative and productive research environment. Responsibilities include establishing and maintaining laboratory and study-specific SOPs, providing timely and constructive feedback to study team members, and effectively delegating responsibilities to support the efficient execution of research protocols and procedures.

Requirements:

• Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, DrPH or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization.
• All applicants are kindly asked to submit a cover letter for consideration as part of the application process.
• 1 year, acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.

Preferred:

• Experience conducting and leading team on qualitative research, including design, recruitment, data collection, and data analysis and interpretation
• Experience in mixed methods research, community-engaged research and quantitative study design and analysis
• Experience with preparing manuscripts for submissions
• Experience as lead author on empirical papers
• Previous work in a health care setting
• Develop and implement qualitative research methods and analysis
• Preferred skills in REDCap and qualitative data analysis software (Dedoose or Atlas)
• Proficient in conducting multi method and/or mixed-methods research
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Zoom, Microsoft Teams