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Lecture Agent

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$62K - $70K/yr

You'll work closely with authors and cross-functional teams across Editorial, Publicity, and ... for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books ...

Macmillan

Lecture Agent

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$62K - $70K/yr

You'll work closely with authors and cross-functional teams across Editorial, Publicity, and ... for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books ...

Macmillan Learning

Lecture Agent

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$62K - $70K/yr

You'll work closely with authors and cross-functional teams across Editorial, Publicity, and ... for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books ...

Macmillan

Lecture Agent

$62K - $70K/yr

You'll work closely with authors and cross-functional teams across Editorial, Publicity, and ... for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books ...

Macmillan

Lecture Agent

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$62K - $70K/yr

You'll work closely with authors and cross-functional teams across Editorial, Publicity, and ... for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books ...

Macmillan

Lecture Agent

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70K/yr

You'll work closely with authors and cross-functional teams across Editorial, Publicity, and ... for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books ...

Macmillan

Associate Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$60K - $65K/yr

Respond in timely fashion to author and agent queries and help facilitate communication and ... for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books ...

Macmillan

Associate Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$60K - $65K/yr

Respond in timely fashion to author and agent queries and help facilitate communication and ... for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books ...

Nationwide Children's Hospital

... author publications relevant to central nervous system tumors. Faculty will have broad ... S. News & World Report's "America's Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll" for 11 consecutive years.

Nationwide Children's Hospital

... or senior-author publications relevant to cell-based therapies. Faculty will have broad ... S. News & World Report's "America's Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll" for 11 consecutive years.

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for children s author in the United States is $84,537.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $101,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Children S Author vs Children's Book Illustrator?

AspectChildren's Book Illustrator
CredentialsMay require art degrees or illustration certifications
Work EnvironmentCreative studios, freelance, or publishing houses
Industry UsageCollaborates with authors to create visual content for children's books
Search & Comparison IntentPeople often compare these roles to understand career differences in children's publishing

Children's Book Illustrators focus on creating visual artwork for children's books, often working closely with authors. Children’s Authors write the stories that form the basis of the books. While both roles contribute to children's literature, authors craft the narrative, and illustrators bring it to life visually. Understanding these differences helps aspiring professionals choose their career path in children's publishing.

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Infographic showing various Children S Author job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,537 per year, or $40.6 per hour.

Postdoctoral Scientist - Guerin Children's - Klein Lab (Full-Time)

Cedars Sinai

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

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Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Join Dr. Ophir Klein and his team as a Postdoctoral Scientist in Guerin Children's!

The Klein Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team and assist in new and ongoing research initiatives, to provide specialized support for lab experiments, and to foster ongoing research education within Guerin Children's.

https://researchers.cedars-sinai.edu/Ophir.Klein/about

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 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.
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Educational Requirements:

  • Doctorate Degree (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization required.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

  • No experience required. Acquires through technical and theoretical knowledge of research projects and objectives during one (1) to five (5) years of 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.

Work Location:

  • Please note: This is a fully on-site position that requires travel between Klein Lab locations in Los Angeles, CA, and San Francisco, CA.

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