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Cedars-Sinai

Postdoctoral Scientist - Knott Lab

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A Medical Research Scientist conducts research with the goal of understanding diseases and improving human health. May study biology and causes of health problems, assess effectiveness of treatments or develop new pharmaceutical products. May direct clinical trials to gather data..

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Postdoctoral Scientist
  • Knott Lab Cedars-Sinai
  • 4.1 West Hollywood, CA Job Details $62,400
  • $93,600 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Doctoral degree Full Job Description Job
ID 19605
Location West Hollywood, California, United States Job Category Academic / Research Date posted 08/25/2026 Job Description Principal Investigator, Simon Knott, PhD is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team! The Knott laboratory at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center analyzes the clinical samples with spatial profiling methods such as Co-Detection by Indexing, which allows us to directly study interactions between neighboring cells within the tumor that may govern the response to therapy. We are currently analyzing trials to study the effects of combination immunotherapies in patients with triple negative and estrogen receptor positive breast cancers. We are also beginning trials in patients with early as well as late stage Her2 positive disease. We expect all analyses of these cutting-edge clinical trials will result in high-profile publications in top-tier scientific journals. To learn more, please visit: Knott Research Lab | Cedars-Sinai. Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research? 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.
Qualifications Education:
Doctorate Degree in Cancer Biology, Immunology or a related field, required.
Experience and Skills:
Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project 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 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. Req
ID 19605
Working Title Postdoctoral Scientist
  • Knott Lab Department Research
  • BMS•Bioinfo and Func Genomics Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Job Category Academic / Research Job Specialty Postdoctoral Scholar Additional Locations CA,United States Overtime Status EXEMPT Primary Shift Day Shift Duration 8 hour Base Pay $62,400•$93,600 Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare.
But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve
  • because that's what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.