Endocrinology Postdoctoral Training Program
Postdoctoral clinical or lab-based endocrinology researcher positions are available for National Institutes of Health (NIH) T32-eligible candidates (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) at Cedars-Sinai.
Position Requirements
- Highly motivated and accomplished individuals with PhD, MD/DO, or MD-PhD and a strong clinical or lab-based research background in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism.
- Both new graduates and those with some postdoctoral experience are encouraged to apply.
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.
- Cedars-Sinai is committed to training a diverse group of candidates, including underrepresented minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Program Information
The training program covers a wide range of research areas, including (but not limited to):
- Biology, pathogenesis and treatment of pituitary tumors and hormonal disorders
- Hormone signaling mechanisms
- Pathophysiology of diabetes, obesity and insulin resistance across the lifespan
- Mechanisms underlying micro- and macrovascular diabetic complications
- Exercise and nutrition science applied to endocrine and cardiometabolic disease
- Mitochondrial biology and bioenergetics
- Role of the microbiome on metabolic regulation, inflammation and cardiometabolic disease
- Physiology of the renin-angiotensin system in cardiology, immunity and reproduction
- Systems biology and omics applied to the study of endocrine/metabolic function and disease
- Reproductive endocrinology
- Stem cells and human organoids as faithful hormonal target models
- Role of hormonal regulation on cancer development and progression
- Translational research and early-phase clinical trials for endocrine and cardiometabolic disease
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can submit for consideration a curriculum vitae (CV) and a personal statement with a brief summary of their research experience and areas of interest to:
Attn: Shira Berman
NIH T32 Endocrinology Postdoctoral Training Program
Cedars-Sinai
8700 Beverly Blvd.
North Tower, Room 2027
Los Angeles, CA 90048
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required by date of hire for these federally funded positions. Individuals from underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary is determined by experience level according to the National Institutes of Health and California state guidelines. Supplemental funding is available from the NIH for child care costs provided by a licensed child care provider. Housing support from the institution is also available.
Have Questions or Need Help?
Contact us if you have questions or would like to learn more about Cedars-Sinai's Postdoctoral Scientist Training Program.
Emma Yates Casler
Program Manager