Postdoctoral Scientist - Guerin Children's - Khokha Lab - Full-Time, On-Site

Company : Cedars-Sinai
Location : Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
Posted Date : 9 October 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Scientific Research & Development
Occupation : Scientist
Job Details
Principal Investigator, Dr. Mustafa Khokha, MD, is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team in Spring 2026! The Khokha Lab uses Xenopus, a frog model, to understand the molecular mechanisms that drive birth defects.
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.
What are the Primary 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.
- Design and perform 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.
- Analyze interpret, summarize, and compile data.
- Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
- Operate and maintain equipment and instruments.
- May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.
Qualifications
Educational & Experience Requirements:
- Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization required
- Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
- Previous experience with basic science / animal laboratory research, including xenopus, other aquatic animal, or mouse models strongly preferred.
- Previous training in genomics/genetics preferred.
- Experience with IACUC animal protocols preferred.
- 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.
About Us
About the Team
Req ID : 12099
Working Title : Postdoctoral Scientist - Guerin Children's - Khokha Lab - Full-Time, On-Site
Department : Research - Childrens
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Academic / Research
Job Specialty : Postdoctoral Scholar
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $62,400.00 - $93,600.00
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