Postdoctoral Scientist (Health Services) - Tan Lab - Department of Neurology
Cedars-sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA · Posted November 3, 2026
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About the job
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, and health services optimization for older patients. 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 cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform clinical neurology, neuropsychology, and health services research throughout training period. May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. Collects, analyzes and interprets data. May assist in preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. This position is not responsible for generating grant funds.
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.
Performs clinical interviews and interventions in psychology, including motivational interviewing & cognitive training.
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, Experience, and Skills:
Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in Psychology or in area directly related to field of research specialization.
Acquires technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
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