Research Scientist PT
Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Ángeles, CA
PART-TIME
Posted Aug 26, 2026
Job Description
Location/Org Data : Introduction:
Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.
Overview:
Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Research Scientist will be responsible for supporting development and maintenance of population pharmacokinetic/dynamic analysis, simulation and dosing programs. Will interact with a team of highly motivated mathematicians, physicians, and engineers, working on innovative methodological approaches to individualize drug therapy. In particular, s/he will adapt and apply novel high dimensional statistical analyses to harmacometrics problems. Responsibilities include training and mentoring students and scientists at USC/CHLA, and from other institutions.
Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: 5+ years of post-graduate research and teaching, with experience in quantitative biology and pharmacometrics. The candidate should also have experience in statistical and computational approaches to modeling complex biological systems, developing and using population models for inference and control, and algorithm development.
Education/Licensure/Certification: Ph.D. in statistics, quantitative biology, computer science, or allied field with completed and published thesis work in quantitative biology, and 3 years of postdoctoral fellowship training.
Pay Scale Information: CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Posting Range: USD $72,862.40 - USD $97,136.00 Location/Org Data : Closing:
CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.
Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.
Location/Org Data : EEO Explanation:
At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.
Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.
Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.
Overview:
Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Research Scientist will be responsible for supporting development and maintenance of population pharmacokinetic/dynamic analysis, simulation and dosing programs. Will interact with a team of highly motivated mathematicians, physicians, and engineers, working on innovative methodological approaches to individualize drug therapy. In particular, s/he will adapt and apply novel high dimensional statistical analyses to harmacometrics problems. Responsibilities include training and mentoring students and scientists at USC/CHLA, and from other institutions.
Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: 5+ years of post-graduate research and teaching, with experience in quantitative biology and pharmacometrics. The candidate should also have experience in statistical and computational approaches to modeling complex biological systems, developing and using population models for inference and control, and algorithm development.
Education/Licensure/Certification: Ph.D. in statistics, quantitative biology, computer science, or allied field with completed and published thesis work in quantitative biology, and 3 years of postdoctoral fellowship training.
Pay Scale Information: CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Posting Range: USD $72,862.40 - USD $97,136.00 Location/Org Data : Closing:
CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.
Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.
Location/Org Data : EEO Explanation:
At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.
Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.
Additional Details
- City
- Los Ángeles
- State
- California
- Country
- US
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