Postdoctoral Scientist (Health Services) - Tan Lab - Department of Neurology

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 groundbreaking 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. Zaldy Tan invites you to consider this Postdoctoral Scientist opportunity to join his dynamic team!

About the Team

The research of Dr. Tan focuses on brain health, Alzheimer’s disease risk and resilience factors, and health services optimization for older patients. Ongoing studies include early identification of cognitive impairment in ambulatory and hospitalized patients, electronic health record (EHR) modifications to improve care transitions, and dementia risk reduction through lifestyle interventions.

Dr. Tan's studies on brain aging and memory have been published in major medical journals and featured in the New York Times, Time, CNN, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and other national publications.

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. The incumbent will perform health services, clinical neurology, and geriatric medicine research throughout training period. Incumbent collects, analyzes, and interprets data. May assist in preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author.

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.

Performs clinical interviews and interventions, including motivational interviewing and cognitive training. Education, Experience, and Skills: Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in Health Services, Public Health, Psychology, or in areas directly related to field of research specialization. Acquires technical and theoretical knowledge of research projects and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.

Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment. #Jobs-Indeed #LI-Onsite