Postdoctoral Scientist, Zheng Lab

Postdoctoral Scientist positions funded by NIH grants are available in the laboratory of Dr. Bin Zheng at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. We are particularly interested in candidates with solid research experience and productivity in immunology, biochemistry, and/or metabolism.

Our laboratory is interested in basic and translational research on metabolic regulation of anti-tumor immunity, focusing on melanoma. Our goal is to translate these findings into personalized targeted and immunotherapies, contributing to finding cures for cancer. Specific research areas include MDSC immunometabolism; metabolic heterogeneity, 3D genome organization; and AMPK signaling in cancer. Some of our recent work includes Shen et al., Nature Medicine 2016;Wu, et al., Cell 2016;Chu et al., Nature Comm. 2021; Zhao et al., Nature Metabolism 2022; Chen et al., Nature Nanotechnology 2024; Da et al., Nature Communications 2025 (in press).For more information about our research and recent publications, please visit: 

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 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.

• Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization.
• 1 year, acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.

This Postdoctoral Scientist role is designed as a training opportunity for those who have recently completed their PhD or doctoral degree. To ensure we provide the intended mentorship and career development, we are looking for candidates who are within 5 years of completing their doctorate. If you're within this timeframe and excited about advancing your research in a supportive and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

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: Postdoctoral Scientist, Zheng Lab

: Research - Hematology and Cellular Therapy

: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

: Academic / Research

: Postdoctoral Scholar

: EXEMPT

: Day

: 8 hour

: $30.00 - $45.00

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