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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for postdoctoral math in California is $58,249.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,400.00 and $65,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Postdoctoral Math job is a temporary research position for individuals who have recently earned a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field. It typically involves conducting independent or collaborative research, publishing papers, and sometimes teaching courses. These positions are designed to help early-career researchers develop their expertise, expand their academic network, and prepare for permanent positions in academia, industry, or government. Postdocs usually last for one to three years and are often funded by universities, research institutes, or grants.

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A Postdoctoral Math researcher typically conducts original research, develops mathematical models or proofs, and prepares findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Daily activities may include performing literature reviews, collaborating with team members, attending seminars, and mentoring graduate or undergraduate students. Postdocs often present their research at conferences, contribute to grant proposals, and participate in departmental meetings or interdisciplinary projects. This role offers valuable opportunities to deepen research expertise, expand professional networks, and prepare for faculty or advanced industry positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the postdoctoral math position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Postdoctoral Math researcher, you need an advanced degree (Ph.D.) in mathematics or a related field, with a strong record of independent research and publication. Experience with specialized mathematical software (such as MATLAB, Mathematica, or Python libraries), advanced data analysis tools, and sometimes familiarity with grant writing systems is often required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, clear communication, and collaborative skills are crucial for success in academic or research environments. These competencies enable you to contribute innovative ideas, work effectively within research teams, and drive impactful scientific discoveries.

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Postdoctoral Scientist - Swanson Lab - Department of Neurosurgery

Cedars Sinai

West Hollywood, CA • On-site

$62K - $93K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description


The Swanson Lab at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team!
Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?
Mathematical neuro-oncology is an exciting interdisciplinary field incorporating applied mathematics, artificial intelligence, clinical oncology, cancer biology, radiology, pathology and informatics. This field represents a major new way of thinking in the generation of practical clinical tools to benefit people diagnosed with brain tumors.
Kristin R. Swanson, Ph.D., and her research team in the Mathematical Neuro-Oncology Lab at Cedars-Sinai are at the forefront of this field developing numerous models of glioma tumors. Dr. Swanson and her team are finding ways to make these models specific for predicting and simulating individualized tumor behavior under different treatment scenarios. Dr. Swanson's research team's current projects focus on growing and harnessing these resources to predict patient-specific tumor growth, find patient-specific markers of tumor progression and identify predictors of response to therapy in individuals.
Working independently but in close cooperation with the Principal Investigator, Dr. Kristin Swanson, and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex mathematical modeling, machine learning, AI, computational, and statistical procedures to answer a variety of questions focused on direct clinical applications of mathematical modeling.
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.
  • Analyzes interpret, summarizes, and compiles data.
  • Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
  • May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as they pertain directly to research being performed.

Qualifications
Education:
  • Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in the area directly related to the field of research specialization.

Experience and Skills:
  • Acquires 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, analysis, operation, and maintenance of specialized equipment.
  • Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.

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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.
About the Team
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.

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