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Stanford University Open Postdoctoral Positions


As a private institution, Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer, and has a strong and ongoing commitment to the principle of diversity. In that spirit, we especially encourage applications from all people including women, members of ethnic minority groups, and disabled persons.

Baxter Laboratory for Stem Cell Biology (Microbiology and Immunol. Dept)

Date posted: Feb. 3, 2012

Description:

url: http://www.stanford.edu/group/blau/

Applications are invited for a post-doc/cardiac fellow to work in the group of Professor Helen Blau at Stanford University School of Medicine, Director of Baxter Laboratory for Stem Cell Biology, CCSR, 269 Campus Drive.

Two major areas of regenerative medicine are focused on cardiovascular research in the Blau laboratory:  (1) dedifferentiation a la newt as a means of obtaining cardiac cells for regeneration post infarction and (2) elucidation of the heart failure characteristic of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (in mouse and man) and testing of drug, cell, and gene therapies.

Heart attacks are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in humans. Unlike many organs and tissues, human hearts do not regenerate. Instead, damaged heart muscle is replaced by fibrotic scar tissue. Indeed, there is little evidence that cardiac stem cells or mature mammalian cardiac cells divide sufficiently to contribute to substantially to cardiac repair. In contrast, the hearts of salamanders and zebrafish exhibit remarkable potential to regenerate. We hypothesize that we can ‘take a page from the lowly newt (salamander)’ to regenerate the human heart. Newts achieve this remarkable feat by a process of dedifferentiation. Non-dividing cells typical of mature postmitotic tissues, like the heart, are induced to divide by ‘lifting the brakes’ on cell division to make precise copies of themselves. The cells are pushed back just one step to a proliferative state while retaining their identity, or ‘sense of self’. Our strategy is to use a combination of novel molecular, imaging  , gene therapy, and bioengineering approaches, already tested with success in our studies with another tissue (skeletal muscle), in the heart.  We will test such approaches in a novel mouse model of heart failure generated in our lab.

Relevant references from the Blau Lab include: (Pajcini et al., Cell Stem Cell, 2010); Sacco et al., Cell 2010; Gilbert et al., Science, 2011; Pomerantz and Blau, JAMA, 2011;

Qualifications and Experience. Candidates should hold MD, PhD, PhD/MD or equivalent degrees. Applicants with cardiovascular background preferred. Experience with echocardiography, MRI and other measurements of cardiac function as well as tissue culture a plus. A solid publication record, strong motivation, evidence of teamwork, and extensive scientific skills are essential.

To apply, please send a CV (including names and addresses of referees) and cover letter indicating background and reasons for interest in this area of research to:

Helen M. Blau, Ph.D. 
Director, Baxter Laboratory for Stem Cell Biology Stanford University School of Medicine
269 Campus Drive, CCSR 4215
Stanford, CA 94305, USA
Tel:       650-723-6209
FAX:     650-736-0080
e-mail:    hblau@stanford.edu

Anesthesia

Date posted: January 20, 2011

Description: We are now accepting postdoctoral fellowship applications in the Peltz laboratory at Stanford University. The Peltz lab recently received a 5-year Transformative R01 grant from NIH director and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), which will enable stem cell-based methods for human liver reconstitution.

Background: We have recently developed a novel method for producing chimeric mice with fully mature and functional human liver tissue, which is maintained in the absence of any ongoing liver pathology and without continued drug treatment. This model system overcomes the substantial problems that have limited the utility of existing models. A highly immunocompromised mouse was genetically engineered to enable the temporally controlled and tissue-specific ablation of mouse liver tissue after administration of a non-toxic drug. After injection of human liver cells, the recipient mice were shown to have a high level of human liver reconstitution in situ, which survived for a more prolonged period (>8 months) than could be attained with other models; and to have a gene expression profile and 3-dimensional architecture characteristic of mature human liver.

Research Program: One of the goals of this program is to use this platform to develop novel transplantation methods that enable various types of human stem cells and human induced pluripotent epithelial cells (hiPS) to reconstitute a human liver. If successful, this would enable a complete paradigm-shift for treatment of end-stage liver disease: ‘liver transplantation’ could be performed using autologous cells without immunosuppression. State of the art methods for ultra-sound guided cell transplantation into mice will be utilized. A specialized facility for housing and breeding these mice was established for these studies.

Applicant Requirements:

M.D. and/or Ph.D. in a biologically relevant area

Experience with: 1) In vivo characterization of mouse models; 2) the generation and characterization of stem cells, and preferably hIPS cells.  A successful applicant must have: a publication record demonstrating productive use of the above methods, a strong interest in biomedical research, and a demonstrated ability to deal with complex biological problems.

To apply, please send a CV, cover letter (cover letter must indicate the specific type of experience and exactly how each of the above criteria are met) and a letter of recommendation from a thesis advisor (or current research mentor) to:

Contact: Gary Peltz MD, PhD
E-mail:
Web: http://med.stanford.edu/peltzlab/index.html

Department of Bioengineering

Date posted: July 6, 2011

Description:
Riedel-Kruse Lab, Bioengineering
http://www.stanford.edu/group/riedel-kruse/
 
We offer a postdoctoral position studying zebrafish development in the Riedel-Kruse Lab, Bioengineering Department, Stanford.
 
We are fascinated by the emergent dynamics of biological systems, and we aim for conceptually deeper insights into key developmental principles such as the utility of entrained genetic oscillators and mechanical forces for the patterning of a growing tissue. We take a physics approach by iterating between mathematical models and quantitative experiments using zebrafish.
 
The ideal candidate is highly motivated, technically accomplished, experienced with vertebrate developmental model systems and has a strong background in molecular biology. Experience with computational and theoretical approaches are a plus but not explicitly required – actually this position offers the opportunity to develop and strengthen this skill set within our interdisciplinary environment. Most of all, we value curiosity, creativity, and a pleasant personality.
 
This position offers the interdisciplinary advantages of Stanford in general, and the Bioengineering and Developmental Biology departments, in particular. Multiple groups working on zebrafish provide a vibrant and interactive community; the embedding of our lab in the Bioengineering Department facilitates collaborations on many emerging technologies.
 
If you are interested please email your CV to: Ingmar@stanford.edu
 
Ingmar H. Riedel-Kruse, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Bioengineering
ingmar@stanford.edu 
http://www.stanford.edu/group/riedel-kruse/ 
Phone: +1 (650) 723 2380
299 W. Campus Drive
Fairchild, Room D243
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-5125
USA

position contact: Ingmar Riedel-Kruse

position email: ingmar@stanford.edu

position phone: +1 (650) 723 2380

Cardiology

Date posted: November 9, 2010

Description: We are interested in accepting applications from basic science postdoctoral fellows with an interest  in working  (i)  with induced pluripotent stem cells to define the genetics and epigenetics of vascular disease (we work primarily on pulmonary hypertension) specification, or
(ii) on immune mechanisms that predispose to vascular disease, or (iii) on vascular development related to cell matrix interactions related  to the assembly of elastic fibers.

Contact: Marlene Rabinovitch
Email: marlener@stanford.edu
Web: http://med.stanford.edu/labs/rabinovitchbland/

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Date posted: March 3, 2011

Description: A post-doctorate research position is available in the Thoracic Oncology Lab in the Dept. of Cardiothoracic Surgery.  Our broad goal is to explore the molecular and cellular biology of thoracic cancers, namely non-small cell lung carcinoma and mesothelioma.  Currently, we have projects that involve identifying the metabolomic profile in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC); delineating the nature of putative tumor initiating cells in NSCLC; understanding the influence of the tumor microenvironment from a systems biology approach to the development and progression of human NSCLC;  and investigating microRNA-mRNA interactions in malignant mesothelioma.  With these projects, we have translational aims of developing novel molecular biomarkers and therapeutic targets based on an understanding of the pathogenetic mechanisms active in these cancers.  This is a great opportunity for candidates who are interested in cancer and stem cell biology.

Ph.D. degree in Biological science majors required.  Strong back ground in molecular and cellular biology is required.  Familiarity with basic techniques    including quantitative PCR, DNA/RNA isolation, western-blot, transfection, cell culture techniques, and working with mice are a must.  Knowledge and/or experience in FACS sorting and/ or bioinformatics is preferred.  Previous research experience in cancer or stem cell biology is preferred, but not required. 

To apply , please send your complete CV and names of three references to:

Contact: Dr. Yue Xu
E-mail:

Cardiovascular Institute

Date posted: January 10, 2012

Description:

url: http://cvi.stanford.edu/education/cvi_fellowship_training_program.html

This program trains a total of six fellows over two years in the following areas of vascular medicine & research: Vascular Reactivity & Thrombosis, Vascular Regeneration & Development, Metabolic or Lifestyle Influences on Vascular Outcomes, Proteomic Markers & Genetic Determinants of Vascular Disease, Gender & Ethnicity Differences in Vascular Disease, and Vascular Bioengineering. Twenty-nine faculty mentors from eighteen different departments within the School of Medicine and the University provide a variety of angles from which to address fundamental questions about vascular disease.

A structured curriculum, well-defined mentorship, and both internal and external evaluations ensure that fellows receive training in both research and career development to prepare them for independent careers. All fellows undergo a minimum two-year training period, with strong encouragement to submit individual research proposals (NRSA and AHA) for the following year(s). Support for a second year is conditional on evidence of research progress. Typically, a third year (or more) is necessary for the transition to independence. It is anticipated that in Year 1 the trainee and mentor will outline a career plan for transition to independence, which may include grant preparations for funding through a K08 mechanism or application to the existing K12.

position contact: Mitra Haddad

position email: mhaddad@stanford.edu

position phone: (650) 725-7964

Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine I

Date posted: May 9, 2011

Postdoctoral position at Stanford in Autoimmunity and Neuroimmunology - the Autoimmune Basis of Narcolepsy.

Description: A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Emmanuel Mignot in the Stanford University Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine. The sleep disorder narcolepsy affects 1/2000 individuals, and is the result of a selective autoimmune destruction of hypocretin neurons. The laboratory is interested in understanding the autoimmune mechanism underlying the development of the disease, and translation to treatments and diagnostics in the clinic. We use a broad panel of techniques spanning cutting-edge genetic analysis, molecular biology, immunology and neuroscience, and have people in the lab with diverse expertise. This position will initially focus on examining the autoimmune basis of narcolepsy using mainly clinical blood samples from recent onset patients. Narcolepsy offers a unique opportunity to dissect the underlying trimolecular complex leading to autoimmunity, as a single HLA Class II antigen is associated with strong predisposition, specific T cell receptor alpha variants are associated across multiple ethnic groups, and specific environmental antigenic triggers have recently been implicated in the disease. Further studies will involve developing a mouse model for elucidating the autoimmune process behind the destruction of the hypocretin cells. The research environment at Stanford is highly collaborative, with opportunities to extend or develop cutting edge technologies.

Requirements: Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent degree. Qualified applicants should have track record of first-author research paper(s) published in a peer-reviewed journal. We are looking for highly motivated, self-driven, creative, and interactive scientists, preferably within a year of finishing their degree. Experience working with mouse models of autoimmune disorders and flow cytometry is also desirable. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Please send: 1) a cover letter or email briefly summarizing your research interests and career goals, 2) your CV, and 3) a list of potential references.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, and reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Contact: Emmanuel Mignot
Email:
Phone: 650-725-6517

Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine II

Date posted: May 9, 2011

Postdoctoral position at Stanford in Computational/Statistical Genetics - the Genetics of Human Sleep and Sleep Disorders.

Description: A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Emmanuel Mignot in the Stanford University Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine. The laboratory is interested in understanding the genetic basis of sleep disorders such as narcolepsy and Kleine Levin syndrome (KLS), and selected sleep phenotypes (EEG traits, Restless Legs Syndrome, Parasomnias). The laboratory holds the largest DNA/biological sample collections for Narcolepsy and KLS in the world, as well as large collections of samples from related sleep disorders, and the Wisconsin Sleep Cohort. We are currently performing large-scale genome-wide association studies on these large sample sets using genotypes from Affymetrix 6.0 and Axiom chips, the specialized Illumina Immunochip platforms, and imputed genotype data. Our database holds genotypes from large numbers of cohort controls from the GAIN, KORA and other studies. We are also analyzing data from exome and selected target locus deep sequencing studies usi  ng next generation sequencing technology. Potential projects include 1) association analysis using SNP and CNV array data, meta analysis of sleep phenotype data in collaboration with other large sleep consortia, development and use of HLA-directed imputation methodology toward use in identifying other autoimmune disorders of the brain; and 2) analysis of high throughput sequencing data to identify alterations in T cell repertoire in conjunction with known narcolepsy susceptibility loci, and mutational analysis of unique individuals/pedigrees to identify novel loci.

Requirements: Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent degree and practical experience with genetic analysis, bioinformatics, or computational biology. We are looking for highly motivated, self-driven, creative, and interactive scientists. Experience working in computational biology using large datasets, experience with genetics software (e.g. Plink Suite, Beagle, MACH, METAL), a strong foundation in statistics, familiarity with Linux platform, and writing scripts (e.g. Java, R, Python,Perl) are desirable. Effective communication skills are also needed. Prior experience working on large datasets in a collaborative setting is preferred. Molecular biology and bench genotyping experience is also a plus.  Please send: 1) a cover letter or email briefly summarizing your research interests and career goals, 2) your CV, and 3) a list of 3 potential references, as PDF by email.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, and reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Contact: Emmanuel Mignot
Email:
Phone: 650-725-6517

Clayman Institute for Gender Research

Date posted: October 27, 2010 (updated 9/14/11)

Description:

url: http://www.stanford.edu/group/gender/FellowshipProgram/postdocNEW.html

The Clayman Institute for Gender Research at Stanford University invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships for the academic year 2012-13.  Recent Ph.D.'s in all disciplines of the humanities and social sciences whose research focuses on gender are eligible. We encourage scholars with a strong interest in interdisciplinary methods to apply.
 
The postdoctoral fellows will focus on the Institute's theme of "Beyond the Stalled Revolution: Reinvigorating Gender Equality in the Twenty-first Century.”  While in residence at the Institute, fellows are expected to participate in Clayman Institute activities throughout the academic year in addition to pursuing their own research.  Postdoctoral fellow responsibilities will include writing articles for our research publication, Gender News, working with Graduate Dissertation Fellows, and attending our regularly scheduled faculty luncheon discussions.

The appointment is for one year. Applicants must have their doctoral degree in hand no later than 30 days prior to the appointment start date and be no more than three years after the awarding of their degree. Postdoctoral Fellows will receive a stipend and benefits, set and adjusted in accordance with Stanford University rules, and must be in residence for at least three academic quarters, beginning in the fall quarter of the 2012-13 academic year.

The Clayman Institute is committed to the principle of equal opportunity, and fair and open competition.

How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted online by Tuesday, January 31, 2012.  Instructions and detailed information are available on our website:  http://gender.stanford.edu.

position contact: Andrea Davies

position email: ardavies@stanford.edu

Education I

Date posted: Dec. 19, 2011

Description:

url: http://sheg.stanford.edu/

The Stanford History Education Group (SHEG), an award-winning educational research and development group at Stanford University, has an opportunity for a postdoctoral research associate beginning in Fall 2012.  The researcher will work closely with a small team of Stanford faculty and graduate students to explore issues related to on-line learning environments and will be integral to our effort to create innovative on-line platforms for delivering inquiry-based curriculum materials to history teachers.  Applicants will also have opportunities to collaborate with SHEG associates on on-going research projects regarding history teaching and new forms of assessment.  

Applicants must be interested in how history is taught and learned, either in schools or in digital environments. Candidates must have a doctoral degree by the start date.  Well-qualified candidates will have a strong background in one of the following fields: history (or related humanities discipline), web design, learning sciences, or education. 

This will be a year-long position with full benefits.

Applications are due February 1, 2012. Applicants should learn about us at http://sheg.stanford.edu and submit a CV and a one-page cover letter to:
 
Sam Wineburg
Margaret Jacks Professor of Education
Professor of History (by courtesy)
Stanford University
wineburg@stanford.edu

Education II

Date posted: Feb. 13, 2012

Description:

The REDlab, a group at the School of Education researching the impact that design thinking can have on education, has a one-year post-doctoral research associate position opportunity in its NSF d.loft STEM project. The position is available to start on April 1, 2012.

The d.loft STEM project seeks to build upon design thinking to deeply involve and make middle school students relate to STEM careers as possible futures. The key assumptions and research question guiding the project are: How might design thinking be used to enhance teaching and learning about STEM careers? Small-scale exploratory, design-based research will be conducted in the d.loft camps and teacher workshops in our partner settings.

The researcher will work closely with a small team of Stanford faculty and graduate students to explore issues related to the power of design thinking as a connector to STEM teaching and learning. The researcher will have the opportunity to collaborate with the REDlab team members on on-going research projects as well as develop an additional new research direction and focus.

Applicants should have interest and experience in STEM education and have background in STEM-related research or design thinking. Candidates must have a doctoral degree by the start date. Well-qualified candidates will have a strong background in one of the following fields: a STEM discipline, education in out of school settings, learning sciences, or design thinking.

This will be a one-year position with full benefits.

Applications are due March 15, 2012. Applicants should learn about us at redlab.stanford.edu. Please send a CV and one-page cover letter to:

Shelley Goldman
Professor (Teaching) and
By Courtesy, Mechanical Engineering
sgoldman@stanford.edu

position contact: Shelley Goldman
position email: sgoldman@stanford.edu

Energy Resources Engineering

Date posted: June 10, 2011

Lab Manager Position
Department of Energy Resources Engineering, Stanford University Trace Metal & Carbon Capture

Description: The Clean Energy Conversions Laboratory is seeking an MS or PhD level scientist. She or he will bring a combination of energy, independence, drive, persistence, organization, and scientific discipline. Experience in the physical sciences or engineering disciplines is desired. The research group includes currently 9 graduate students and 3 post-docs. Our research involves bench-scale experiments simulating coal-fired flue gas and material testing for trace metal (mercury and selenium) and carbon dioxide capture strategies. Sorbents and catalysts will be tested in two existing reactors, i.e., packed-bed and entrained-flow to simulate realistic post-combustion flue gas environments. More information on ongoing projects in the Clean Energy Conversions Lab is available at: http://cec-lab.stanford.edu/

Interested candidates should email a description of your objectives, resume/CV, desired starting date, representative papers (or those pending), and any other information to:

Jennifer Wilcox
Department of Energy Resources Engineering, Stanford University

Contact: Jennifer Wilcox
Email:
Phone: 650-724-9449

Environmental Earth System Science & Woods Institute for the Environment

Date: April 18, 2011

Description: Stanford University's Dept. of Environmental Earth System Science and Woods Institute for the Environment seek applications for a post-doctoral fellow in quantitative water resources analysis in support of the Global Freshwater Initiative (GFI). A major goal of the GFI is to develop integrated hydrologic-economic models used for comparative policy evaluation primarily among developing nations. An initiative of the Woods Institute, the GFI is highly interdisciplinary, linking quantitative analysis of hydrologic systems, economics, and institutions. For additional information on the GFI, please see http://woods.stanford.edu/ideas/global-freshwater-initiative.html. 

Effort of the post-doctoral fellow will be split among site-specific studies, developing proposals, and supporting collaborations. Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to generate new research questions, collect data from multiple sources, run hydrologic models, conduct economic analysis, and evaluate water allocation strategies. 

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its staff. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women and minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research, teaching and clinical missions.

Interested applicants should email a CV, transcripts, one relevant publication, a one-page statement describing past research and future goals, and the names and addresses of three references to Steven Gorelick (gorelick@stanford.edu) by June 1, 2011.

Contact: Professor Steven Gorelick
Email: gorelick@stanford.ed

Geological and Environmental Science

Date posted: September 19, 2011

Description:

Postdoctoral Fellowship in CO2 Sequestration, Stanford University, California

We invite applications for a postdoctoral research position focused on the geochemical aspects of geologic carbon sequestration. Potential research areas include (1) experimental and geochemical modeling studies of transformations resulting from reaction of CO2-rich fluids with representative rock types or minerals, or (2) field characterization and modeling studies of natural analogue or active CO2 injection sites.   Applications are encouraged from candidates with experience in the general areas of CO2 sequestration, reactive transport/numerical modeling, experimental geochemistry/surface chemistry, hydrology and geochemical thermodynamics.  Equipment and facilities available for the research include an experimental hydrothermal facility, a high-pressure flow through (or core-flooding) system and medical CT scanner, a high-performance computational facility and several analytical chemistry and material characterization facilities. The postdoctoral fellow will become part of
  a collaborative project involving several faculty members (Kate Maher, Dennis Bird, and Gordon Brown) and graduate students in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Stanford University and researchers at the U.S. Geological Survey, with funding provided by the Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP) at Stanford University.

Applicants should have a PhD in Geochemistry or a related field with a background in experimental and modeling studies of water-rock interactions and hydrology and strong oral and written communication, analytical, and programming skills. The appointment is for one year with the possibility of a second year depending on progress made by the fellow.  To apply, please submit a brief (less than 2 page) statement of research interests and goals, along with a complete CV and contact information for three references to: Kate Maher (kmaher@stanford.edu). Electronic submissions as a single pdf document are preferred. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

position contact: Kate Maher

position email: kmaher@stanford.edu

position phone: (650)725-0927

 

Genetics I

Date posted: 6/16/2011

Group: Cancer Biology, Urology, and Genetics

url: http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/genetics/researcher/Zijie_Sun/

Description: Postdoctoral positions are available immediately for the highly motivated, talented, and experienced candidates to participate in an active research group investigating transcriptional control and cell signaling in human urogenital development and disorders.  Prior experience in transcriptional regulation, cell signaling, and mouse models is highly desirable. We provide a fruitful research environment and competitive salary and fringe benefit. Send curriculum vitae and the names of three references to Dr. ZJ. Sun, 300 Pasteur Dr., Grant Building S287, Stanford University Medical School, Stanford, CA 94305 or e-mail: zsun@stanford.edu.

Contact: ZJ Sun
E-mail:: zsun@stanford.edu

Genetics II

Date posted: September 20, 2010

Description: Two postdoctoral fellow positions are available at Stanford University Department of Genetics in the laboratory of Jin Billy Li. We are interested in identifying and understanding RNA and DNA variations, by developing new genomic technologies. In particular, we will focus on RNA editing, an important regulatory mechanism that has been under-appreciated and under-explored. Current projects include, but are not limited to; (1) comprehensive identification of RNA editing sites, (2) quantitative measure of RNA editing level under physiological and pathological conditions, and (3) functional screens of newly identified RNA editing sites. We will primarily perform genomic assays with extensive use of next generation sequencing as a tool, followed by functional assays with cell biology, biochemistry, and neuroscience approaches. Experimental ("wet lab") and computational ("dry lab") components are intertwined and synergized in the lab. One postdoctoral fellow will be mostly working on the experimental side, and the other computational, although knowledge of both sides is desired.

Qualifications:
The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, or a related field, and proven track records. S/he should be highly self-motivated, and have excellent communication skills and strong desire to learn. Some knowledge in next generation sequencing and/or computational data analysis is desired, but not required.

How to apply: 
Applicants should submit their CV and arrange three references to Dr. Jin Billy Li with email subject “Postdoctoral application”.

Contact: Dr. Jin Billy Li
E-mail:

Genetics III

Date: April 18, 2011

Description: One postdoctoral fellow position is available at Stanford University Department of Genetics in the laboratory of Michael Snyder. We are searching for a bioformaticist who is an expert in human genetics and specific experience in genomics.

This person will need to have experience with 1) data acquisition - generate genomic variation data from people with different ethnic background and with different disease susceptibility.  2) general data analysis - analyze the generated data, and uncover the genetic elements which determine the differentiated phenotypes among human populations. Job duties will include developing new statistical models to associated genotype data to phenotype data, model evaluation and assessment, and evolutionary analysis - to determine selective pressure on the uncovered loci, which give differentiated phenotypes. 3) experimental validation - perform experiments to validate the biological functions of the uncovered loci, analysis of gene expression, pathway analysis, functional assays.

Qualifications:
The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Genetics, Evolutionary Genomics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, or a related field, and a proven track records. S/he should be highly self-motivated, and have excellent communication skills and strong desire to learn. Some knowledge in next generation sequencing and/or computational data analysis is desired.

How to apply: 
Applicants should submit their CV to Dr. Michael Snyder and his assistant Christina Pack with email subject “Postdoctoral application”.

Contact: Michael Snyder and Christina Pack
E-mail: and

 

Genetics IV

Date: July 18, 2011

Description: An exciting opportunity is available to join the newly established laboratory of Stephen Montgomery in the Department of Pathology and Department of Genetics at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Montgomery’s group focuses on understanding the effects of genome variation on cellular phenotypes and cellular modeling of disease. His group uses genomic approaches such as next generation RNA sequencing in combination with developing and utilizing state-of-the-art bioinformatics and statistical genomics approaches.

Current lab research topics include: (1) identification of causal regulatory variation and integration into GWA studies, (2) interpretation of completed genomes, (3) classification of pathological samples using functional genomics approaches and (4) understanding epistatic interactions in mendelian and oligogenic disorders. The candidate will be expected to be self-motivated and play an active and collaborative role in the laboratory and within the department. Ideal candidates will have a background in population genetics and/or computational biology, experience using next generation sequencing data, and competency with R and another programming language (preferably Perl, C, Java or Python). Excellent English written and spoken skills are necessary.

A competitive salary, travel opportunities and an excellent benefits package will be provided commensurate with experience.

Contact Information: Interested applicants should submit a CV, a short statement of research interests and names and contact information of three references to:

Stephen B. Montgomery PhD, Assistant Professor Director of Genome Informatics Department of Pathology; Department of Genetics Stanford University School of Medicine 300 Pasteur Drive Stanford, CA 94305-5324. Email: smontgom@stanford.edu

Contact: Stephen Montgomery
Email:
Phone: 650-724-9449

Genetics V


Date Posted: June 26th, 2011

Description: A postdoctoral fellow position is available at Stanford University in the Department of Genetics in the laboratory of Monte Winslow. The goal of the Winslow lab is to use genetically-engineered mouse models and the analysis of human cancer to uncover and understand the drivers and effectors of cancer progression and metastasis.
We use unbiased discovery approaches to uncover gene-expression and genomic alterations that occur during cancer progression in genetically-engineered murine models of metastatic human cancer. We primarily perform genomic assays using next generation sequencing, followed by functional assays and mechanistic investigation in cell culture. Ultimately, we alter the expression of candidate genes in vivo using viral vectors and gene-targeting in mice. We use quantitative methods to assess the impact of candidate genes on cancer progression at each stage of the metastatic cascade. Current projects include the discovery of alterations that promote lung adenocarcinoma metastasis and metastatic organ tropism, as well as the functional analysis of established candidate genes in vivo.

Position could start October 1st, 2011 or later.

Qualifications:
The candidate should have a Ph.D or M.D/Ph.D. in Cancer Biology, Genetics, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field. Candidates should have a proven track record of creativity and productivity.  They should be highly self-motivated, have excellent communication skills and strong desire to learn. Experience with mouse models of human disease, cancer biology, or genomic technologies is desired, but not required.

How to apply:
Applicants should submit their CV, cover letter, and the names of three references to Dr. Monte Winslow with email subject “Postdoctoral application”.

Contact: Dr. Monte Winslow
E-mail: monte_winslow@hotmail.com

Genetics VI

Date Posted: July 28, 2011

Description: Two or more postdoctoral fellow positions are available in the Stanford University Department of Genetics in the laboratory of William Greenleaf (website: http://greenleaf.stanford.edu/).

Broadly, our lab focuses on developing methods to probe the genome and epigenome at the single-cell and single-molecule levels. Our efforts are split between building new tools to leverage the power of high-throughput sequencing and cutting-edge microscopies, and bringing these new technologies to bear against basic biological questions of genetic and epigenetic variation. A non-exhaustive list of current projects includes: (1) development of methods to enrich for variable genomic loci using genome-wide mismatch detection for subsequent high-throughput sequencing with applications to rare SNP and somatic mutation detection; (2) investigation of histone composition and occupancy variation at the level of a) phenotypically distinct subpopulations of cells, as identified by live-cell fluorescence microscopy and b) individual cells as enabled by single cell manipulation technologies and microfluidics; (3) single molecule characterizations of the dynamic mechanical processes where  by nucleosomes are assembled, ejected, exchanged, and moved by molecular motors to make genetic information available to the machinery of expression.

This is a broadly interdisciplinary lab, and we seek applicants who are similarly broad, or who are interested in gaining exposure to both assay development, advanced optical microscopy, and basic biology. One postdoctoral positions is expected to be for an applicant with a stronger background in molecular biology, genomics, and epigenetics, and the other with stronger background in optical microscopy, optics, and instrument construction.

Qualifications:
The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Physics, Applied Physics, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Biophysics or a related field, and proven track record. S/he should be highly self-motivated with excellent communication skills and strong desire to learn. Some knowledge in next generation sequencing and/or computational data analysis and/or fluorescence microscopy and optics is desired, but not required.

How to apply:
Applicants should submit their CV and arrange three references to be sent to Dr. William James Greenleaf with email subject “Postdoctoral application”.

Contact: Dr. William James Greenleaf

E-mail: wjg@stanford.edu

Humanities and Sciences I

Date posted: February 9, 2011

Description: Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in the Humanities and Sciences Asian University for Women, Bangladesh.
 
The School of Humanities and Sciences at Stanford University is currently accepting applications for postdoctoral fellows in the Humanities, Social Sciences, or Natural Sciences to serve as teaching fellows at the Asian University for Women (AUW) in Bangladesh during the 2011-2012 academic year.  The appointment can be for either one or both semesters; please indicate your preference in your letter of interest.
 
This is a unique opportunity for scholars with an interest in teaching to join AUW, which began its inaugural year in August, 2009.  This new university aspires to be both a center for excellence in education and scholarship and renowned for preparing women from many nations, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds to be thoughtful and ethical leaders.   The academic program consists of a rigorous undergraduate program that is comprised of a liberal arts core curriculum and in-depth study in areas such as Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Asian Studies, Biological Sciences, and Public Health Studies.   Instruction is in English.   
 
Each postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for teaching the equivalent of one undergraduate course per semester, with 20-30 students per course.  There will also be the opportunity to engage in scholarly activities should the postdoctoral fellows’ interests intersect with the challenges and opportunities provided by south asia.  The AUW provost will provide mentoring to the postdoctoral fellows to assist them as needed with all aspects of teaching and working with students.  

Applicants should possess a Stanford PhD, or have served in a postdoctoral position at Stanford University.  Candidates in the following fields are especially encouraged to apply, but applications from those in all disciplines will be reviewed.

•  Middle Eastern Religions •  Political Philosophy / Ethical Reasoning •  Asian Literature •  History of Central Asia (the Afghanistan / Pakistan area) •  History of the Middle East •  International Political Economy •  Economics •  Psychology •  Organic Chemistry •  Environmental Chemistry / Toxicology •  Physics •  Biostatistics

In addition to a postdoctoral salary, healthcare, travel, and living accommodations with internet access will be provided. 

To apply, please forward a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, three references, and, if you have teaching experience, a teaching portfolio with a one page teaching philosophy, syllabi, and major assignments from recent course taught/designed by March 15, 2011 to:

Contact: Leanna Habana
Email: lhabana@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 721-2750
Web: http://www.asian-university.org/

Humanities and Sciences II

Date posted: April 8, 2011

Description: The School of Humanities and Sciences at Stanford University is currently accepting applications for postdoctoral fellows in the Humanities, Social Sciences, or Natural Sciences to serve as teaching fellows at the Asian University for Women (AUW) http://www.asian-university.org/ in Bangladesh during the 2011-2012 academic year.  The appointment can be for either one or both semesters; please indicate your preference in your letter of interest.
 
This is a unique opportunity for scholars with an interest in teaching and scholarly interests that intersect with Asia to join AUW, which began its inaugural year in August, 2009.  This new university aspires to be both a center for excellence in education and scholarship and renowned for preparing women from many nations, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds to be thoughtful and ethical leaders.  The academic program consists of a rigorous undergraduate program that is comprised of a liberal arts core curriculum and in-depth study in areas such as Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Asian Studies, Biological Sciences, and Public Health Studies. Instruction is in English.   
 
Each postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for teaching the equivalent of one undergraduate course per semester, with 14-30 students per course. There will also be the opportunity to engage in scholarly activities should the postdoctoral fellows' interests intersect with the challenges and opportunities provided by South Asia.  This is an excellent opportunity to connect with scholars in the region, carry out fieldwork, adding a unique and broadening dimension to a young scholar's career.   The AUW's proximity to many major cities throughout the region in Thailand, India, Nepal, Malaysia, China, Singapore, etc. also make it a great base for exploration
of the region.   The AUW hosts a Voices of Scholars seminar series that brings in scholars from across the region, an Asian Studies seminar series, and an Extraordinary Women & Their Voices seminar series that brings in iconic women from across Asia (such as Kiran Bedi from India and Anuradha Loirala from Nepal, both of whom  visited in Spring 2011).  In September 2011, the AUW is hosting an international conference on The Changing Nature of Forced Migration. 

The AUW will provide mentoring to the postdoctoral fellows to assist them as needed with all aspects of teaching and working with students. 

Applicants should possess a Stanford PhD, or have served in a postdoctoral position at Stanford University.  Candidates in the following fields are especially encouraged to apply, but applications from those in all disciplines will be reviewed.

  • Economic
  • Political Philosophy
  • Politics
  • International Political Economy
  • Comparative Politics
  • Asian Philosophy and Religions
  • Asian Literature
  • Visual Arts
  • Theatre Arts
  • Art History

In addition to a postdoctoral salary, healthcare, travel, a research allowance, paid time off, local language instruction (if one joins for the fall term or the full year), and a nice, furnished apartment within easy walking distance to the AUW and with internet access will be provided. 

To apply, please forward a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, three references, and, if you have teaching experience, a teaching portfolio with a one page teaching philosophy, syllabi, and major assignments from recent course taught/designed. 

Please send your application by April 25, 2011 to:
 
Leanna Habana
Re:  Asian University for Women Teaching Fellows Dean's Office School of Humanities and Sciences Stanford University Stanford, CA 94305-2070

Contact: Leanna Habana
Email: lhabana@stanford.edu
Phone: 650-721-2750

Cardiovascular Medicine I

Date posted: April 18, 2011

Description: The Multi-Disciplinary Research Training Program in Myocardial Biology @ Stanford (TIMBS) is funded by the National Institute of Health to bring together post-doctoral fellows and faculty from six complementary areas - genetics and genomics, cellular signaling, molecular imaging, physiology and phenotyping, cardiac development and regeneration and outcomes research and population science. Although, many possible divisions exist in the spectrum of cardiovascular investigators, one of the most discrete is the division between those researchers interested in blood vessels and those primarily interested in the biology of the heart muscle itself. Myocardial biologists at Stanford are found in diverse departments and divisions within the wider Stanford community and this provides a natural vehicle for multidisciplinary training.

The Program will train 6 post-doctoral fellows from MD and PhD backgrounds together over a one-three year period beginning July 1 every year, combining myocardial biology research with a structured educational program. There are 17 faculty mentors from the School of Medicine, including Cardiovascular Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, Radiology, Pathology, Chemical & Systems Biology, Molecular Imaging, Molecular Physiology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry and Health Sciences Research.

To apply, please visit: http://cvmedicine.stanford.edu/education/timbs for detailed application instructions.

Contact: Terra Coakley
Email:
Phone: (650) 725-6186

Medicine - Cardiovascular II

Date posted: Jan. 5, 2012

Description:

url: http://cvmedicine.stanford.edu/

Postdoctoral fellowship in post-genomic study of heart disease associated genetic loci - Stanford University School of Medicine  This laboratory has recently contributed to the large-scale association based human genetics studies identifying coronary heart disease (CHD) risk loci. Post-genomics studies in this laboratory employing bioinformatics, in vitro cell culture, and mouse genetic models, are being employed to identify the mechanisms by which CHD-associated alleles contribute to disease risk. In particular, interest is focused on transcription factors that are active in the blood vessel wall, and high throughput methods such as ChIP-Seq and RNA-Seq are being employed to characterize the gene regulatory program that is mediated by these disease factors. Postdoctoral fellows are sought with experience in the study of transcriptional regulatory mechanisms to contribute to these studies. The ideal candidate has an MD or PhD degree and direct experience in established approaches to studying transcriptional regulation, prior experience with ChIP-Seq and RNA-Seq methodology is highly desirable. The Div  ision of Cardiovascular Medicine and the Stanford University School of Medicine provide superlative training opportunities at the post-doctoral level in the very latest and most sophisticated methods and approaches for investigating genetic mechanisms of complex human disease. To apply, please forward your CV and a personal statement to Thomas Quertermous (tomq1@stanford.edu). Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

position contact: Tom Quertermous
position email: tomq1@stanford.edu
position phone: 650-723-5013

Medicine - Immunology

Date posted: October 27, 2010

Description: A postdoctoral research position in immunology is open in Dr. Weyand’s laboratory to study the dendritic cells and T cells in atherosclerosis and in vasculitis.  Specifically, we are interested in mechanisms of tolerance induction and in identifying signaling pathways that can be targeted to treat vascular inflammation.

Candidates should have a recent PhD degree in immunology, cell biology or related field and experience in cell signaling, molecular imaging technologies or gene profiling.

Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae and a short statement describing previous research experience, future goals and contact information of three referees to

Contact: C.M. Weyand, MD, PhD
E-mail:

Medicine - Infectious Diseases

Date posted: September 20, 2010

Description: A post-doctoral scholar position for a bioinformatics researcher is available in the Division of Infectious Diseases / Department of Medicine at Stanford University. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for the analysis and publication of the results of deep sequencing studies targeting chronic viral diseases. The main focus of these studies will be to characterize the evolution of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus drug resistance.

The successful candidate will be required to write computer programs that integrate experimental data, publicly available software, and data from our laboratory’s viral databases (http://hivdb.stanford.edu). The successful candidate should have formal training or experience in the fields of probability, statistics, and sequence analysis. The candidate will work with the principal investigator, a collaborating statistician, and clinical / industry collaborators. The ability to write papers and grants will be particularly valued.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Candidates should send a CV, a brief letter describing past research experience and career goals, and contact information for three references to:

Contact: Robert Shafer, MD
E-mail:
Phone: (650) 725-2946

Medicine - Oncology & Stanford Cancer Center II

Date: April 18, 2011

Description: The Alizadeh Lab in the Divisions of Oncology and Hematology, in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, invites postdoctoral fellowship applications from scientists interested in genomic approaches to hematologic malignancies. The lab's goal is to attain a better understanding of the initiation, maintenance, and progression of hematologic malignancies, and their response to existing and novel therapies toward improving current treatment strategies. In this effort, we employ tools from functional genomics, computational biology, molecular genetics to study primary human tumors and corresponding mouse models. We hope to apply this knowledge towards the design of clinical trials in the treatment of patients with lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma. Projects offer both 'wet lab' experimental work and computational biology opportunities, and close interactions with a number of clinical and basic science collaborators at Stanford and elsewhere.

Successful applicants will have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent, enjoy cross-disciplinary projects, and have interest and experience in any or all of the following areas: molecular biology, cancer biology, genetics or genomics, next generation high-throughput sequencing; mouse models; computational biology and bioinformatics; immunology; or pathology/lab medicine. S/he should be highly self-motivated, have excellent written and oral communication skills, capacity for both independent and effective team work, and a strong desire to learn. A strong research background and publication record will also be required.

To apply, please email, with subject "Postdoctoral application" the following: 

  1. Cover letter describing your previous research interests and training
  2. CV
  3. copies of relevant papers
  4. The names and contact information for three references
  5. Current residence
  6. Current citizenship/immigration status
  7. Date of PhD and/or MD
  8. Date of commencement of first post-doctoral research (if any)

Contact: Ash Alizadeh, MD, PhD
E mail: arasha@Stanford.Edu

Medicine - Primary Care and Outcomes Research

Date posted: Oct. 10, 2011

Description:

url: healthpolicy.stanford.edu/fellowships

The Center for Health Policy and the Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research CHP/PCOR offer postdoctoral fellowship programs in health services research, health policy, outcomes research and informatics, with positions in 2012. CHP/PCOR offers the Stanford Fellowship in Health Care Research & Health Policy. Training leads to MS degree in Health Services Research with multi-disciplinary research programs in health economics, health policy, outcomes research, medical decision-making, technology assessment, education, medical informatics, and disease prevention. Tuition and stipend support provided. Admission criteria include evidence of promise as an independent investigator and educator. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. CHP/PCOR and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System also offer the VA Physician Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Health Services Research, with a similar focus, and the VA Postdoctoral Informatics Fellowship, which trains p  ostdoctoral trainees (MDs or PhDs) in informatics. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Graduates of the programs are exceptionally well prepared to succeed as independent investigators. The fellowship programs are directed by Douglas K. Owens, MD, MS. Stanford is committed to increasing the representation of women and minority groups and particularly encourages applications from such candidates. The VA is an equal opportunity employer.

position contact: Christine Geibel

position email: cgeibel@stanford.edu

position phone: 650-725-3389

Medicine - Pulmonary and Critical Care

Date posted: November 7, 2010 (updated Jan. 11, 2012)

Description:

url: http://nicollslab.stanford.edu/

A postdoctoral fellow position is available at the Stanford University Department of Medicine.  Our lab focuses primarily on the contribution of the immune response to lung disease. We are specifically examining the contribution of inflammation to the development of pulmonary hypertension. We also study how airway remodeling occurs in transplantation with specific respect to the microvascular circulation and to the initiation of fibroproliferation.
We are part of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care in the Department of Medicine and part of PAIRE at the Palo Alto VA Health Care System.

The ideal candidate will be expert in genetics and molecular biology techniques, as well as versed animal immunological research including in vitro assays, histology techniques and use of rodent models.  Small animal surgery experience is desirable but not required.

How to Apply:
       
This is a Stanford University Postdoctoral Position.  To be considered for this position you must apply via the PAIRE website, www.paire.org, and include a cover letter stating how your qualifications meet the responsibilities this position, a resume and 3 professional references.
PAIRE, is a nonprofit foundation that supports Sanford faculty affiliated with the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS).

position contact: Human Resources Department
position email: www.paire.org
position phone: (650) 858-3970

Medicine - Stanford Prevention Research Center II

Date posted: Sept. 21, 2011

Description:

url: http://prevention.stanford.edu/education/fellowship

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

The Stanford Prevention Research Center, an interdisciplinary research program on the prevention of chronic disease, is seeking applicants for postdoctoral research fellowships for the academic year 2012-2013. Fellows gain direct research experience in cardiovascular disease prevention, community and health psychology, behavioral medicine, intervention methods, clinical epidemiology, research design, and biostatistics. Concurrent enrollment in a master’s degree program in clinical research methods and epidemiology is possible, primarily for MD’s.  One position involves a joint appointment with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute (part of Sutter Health) and focuses on preventive health services research.

We particularly encourage applicants with interests in the following (covering multiple dimensions of prevention research):

Stanford University is committed to increasing representation of women and minorities in its fellowship programs and particularly encourages applications from such candidates.  Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for this fellowship. Appointments are for 2 years.  The application deadline is November 18, 2011.

Information and the on-line application can be found on our website; http://prevention.stanford.edu/education/fellowship (On-Line Only Application)

Additional questions should be directed to; Dr. Christopher Gardner, Fellowship Director C/O Alana Koehler
1265 Welch Road, MC 5411
Stanford, CA 94305-5411
Or via email at: Alana.Koehler@stanford.edu

Microbiology & Immunology - Baxter Laboratory for Stem Cell Biology

Date posted: September 20, 2010

Description: Postdoctoral Fellow in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Biology STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Cutting edge stem cell research.  Biophysical and biochemical signals in bioengineered niches will be analyzed for hematopoietic stem cells as described for muscle stem cells in Gilbert et al., Science 329:1078, 2010.  The goal is the elucidation of mechanisms underlying hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) self-renewal and expansion in culture.  Currently a major limitation to the use of HSCs is the inability to culture then without loss of stemness.  Position available for candidate with Ph.D.  Expertise in hematopoiesis, molecular and cellular biology a must; bioinformatics expertise a big plus.  Cell sorting (FACS), fluorescence, confocal microscopy, time-lapse microscopy, mouse models, mammalian cell culture, and retroviral and lentiviral transduction desirable.

Position is at the Postdoctoral Fellow level in the Baxter Laboratory for Stem Cell Biology in the Center for Clinical Sciences Research (see http://www.stanford.edu/group/blau).  Stanford offers a humane, supportive en  vironment in which to pursue your career with an excellent benefits package. Excellent English also required, as position entails participation in grant and manuscript writing.

How to apply: please send a CV and list of referees via post, e-mail or fax:

Mail:
ATTN: Professor Helen M. Blau
Stanford University School of Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology
Baxter Laboratory for Stem Cell Biology
269 Campus Drive, CCSR 4215
Stanford, CA 94305-5175

Contact: Helen M. Blau, PhD
E-mail:
Phone: (650) 723-6209
Fax: (650) 736-0080

Molecular Imaging

Date posted: Oct. 11, 2011

Description:

url: http://miil.stanford.edu

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
NEW MOLECULAR IMAGING TECHNOLOGY
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
A post-doctoral research position is available at Stanford University’s Molecular Imaging Instrumentation Laboratory (miil.stanford.edu).  Research projects involve the design and development of novel, high-resolution, molecular imaging instrumentation and signal processing algorithms for clinical and pre-clinical imaging systems under construction.  Candidates with interests in detector instrumentation, electronics, data acquisition, system integration, signal processing algorithms, simulation, modeling, image reconstruction, data analysis, and/or applications of such instruments in medicine and biology are encouraged to apply.  Interested applicants should send a cover letter describing your interests, expertise, and skills and a CV/resume to cslevin@stanford.edu.

position contact: Craig Levin
position email: cslevin@stanford.edu

Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford

Date posted: Oct. 11, 2011

Description:

url: http://mips.stanford.edu/grants/smis/

The Stanford Molecular Imaging Scholars (SMIS) Program is a diverse training program bringing together more than thirteen Departments, predominantly from the Stanford Schools of Medicine and Engineering, in order to train the next generation of interdisciplinary leaders in molecular imaging. Oncologic molecular imaging is a rapidly growing area within molecular imaging which combines the disciplines of chemistry, cell/molecular biology, molecular pharmacology, physics, bioengineering, imaging sciences, and clinical medicine to advance cancer research, diagnosis, and management. SMIS fellows will conduct innovative research in cancer imaging under the supervision of two faculty mentors from complementary fields, in a comprehensive, integrated, flexible program (up to 3 years). Funding is available for stipend, supplies, and travel.

position contact: Sofia Gonzales

position email: sofias@stanford.edu

position phone: 650-724-9139

Nephrology

Date posted: Aug. 25, 2011

Description:

url: http://med.stanford.edu/nephrology/

The laboratory of Vivek Bhalla, MD is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral candidate to join its research program. The laboratory focuses on hormone-induced signaling pathways active in diabetic kidney disease. Specific areas of interest include regulation of oxidative stress in diabetic glomeruli. Elucidating the important regulators of these pathways will involve biochemical, molecular, and genetic approaches. This work will involve multidisciplinary collaborations with leading scientists here at Stanford and around the country in chemical and systems biology, cardiovascular medicine, and protein biochemistry.

Ideal candidates will have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. with a strong background in cell biology and biochemistry. Prior experience with molecular biology, tissue culture, pharmacology, and animal handling is required.  The candidate will be expected to learn new techniques and develop independent avenues of research. It is imperative that the candidate be fluent in both spoken and written English.

Please send a CV, brief statement of interest, and contact information for three references to the e-mail address below:

position contact: Vivek Bhalla, MD

position email: vbhalla@stanford.edu

position phone: 650-725-4738

 

Neurosurgery - Functional Imaging in Neuropsychiatric Disorders (FIND) Lab

Date posted: January 20, 2011

Description: Stanford’s FIND Lab, under the direction of Michael Greicius, is seeking to hire a postdoctoral fellow for a minimum two-year position. The fellowship will focus on 1) developing a deeper understanding of the genetic basis of functional brain networks in humans and 2) developing brain network imaging measures for the study of neuropsychiatric disorders. The fellow will work closely with Dr. Greicius in developing novel approaches to the analysis of functional brain networks through the study of several datasets including the Allen Institute’s Human Brain Atlas (http://human.brain-map.org), the ADNI dataset (http://adni.loni.ucla.edu), and several FIND Lab datasets.

The ideal candidate will have a strong methods background in imaging genetics or related fields (neurogenetics, imaging, computational neuroscience) coupled with excellent writing skills. Extensive programming experience would constitute an additional advantage. MDs, PhDs, or MD/PhDs are all encouraged to apply.

The position can begin as early as March 1, 2011.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV to (qualified candidates will be asked to have 3 letters of reference):

Contact: Michael Greicius, MD, MPH
E-mail:
Web: http://findlab.stanford.edu/

Neurology and Neurological Sciences

Date posted: March 28, 2011 (Updated Feb. 8, 2012)

Description:A postdoctoral fellowship position is available at the Han laboratory in the Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a background in Immunology or Neurosciences. Our laboratory is dedicated to the development of novel therapeutic treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) and autoimmune demyelinating diseases. We employ cutting-edge systems-biology methods coupled with animal model studies to delineate and target therapeutically relevant molecular networks in MS.

A successful candidate holds a MD, PhD, or equivalent and has prior experience in Immunology or Neurosciences. The position is for one year with potential annual renewal contingent on performance and U.S. employment eligibility. Salary is commensurate with experience.

To apply for this position, please submit a current curriculum vitae (including contact information for three references) to mayhan@stanford.edu

position contact: May Han, MD
position email: mayhan@stanford.edu
position phone: (650) 721-5737

Neurology II

Date posted: Sept. 19, 2011

Description:

url: http://neurology.stanford.edu/monjelab/#

message: The Monje Lab studies the molecular and cellular mechanisms of postnatal neurodevelopment. This includes microenvironmental influences on neural precursor cell fate choice in normal neurodevelopment and in disease states. Areas of emphasis include neuronal instruction of gliogenesis, cellular contributions to the neurogenic and gliogenic signaling microenvironment, molecular determinants of neural precursor cell fate, and the role of neural precursor cells in oncogenesis and repair mechanisms. As a practicing neurologist and Neuro-oncologist, Dr Monje is particularly interested in the roles for neural precursor cell function and dysfunction in the origins of pediatric brain tumors and the consequences of cancer treatment.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is available in the Monje Lab. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in the biological sciences with a background in neuroscience, stem cell biology, immunology and/or cancer biology. Experience with molecular biology, cell culture, FACS, quantitative microscopy and genetic animal models, together with strong writing skills, is appreciated.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV and contact information for three professional references to:

position contact: Michelle Monje, MD PhD

position email: mmonje@stanford.edu

Neurosurgery I

Date posted: January 13, 2011

Description: Two postdoctoral scholar positions are available for highly motivated individuals to join the Stanford Partnership for Spinal Cord Injury and Repair Laboratory directed by Dr Giles Plant. Our laboratory is involved in research to repair the injured spinal cord using stem cell and glial cell transplantation. The successful applicants will be involved in projects investigating axonal regeneration and myelination and/or inflammation and stem cell birth.
The successful candidates should have a PhD in Neuroscience (Neurobiology) and excellent written and verbal communication skills. They should also enjoy working independently, as well as part of a team. Preference will be given to individuals with publications and experience with one or more of the following techniques- spinal cord injury modeling (mouse or rat), neuroanatomy, immunocytochemistry, confocal microscopy and cell culture.

Please send applications (CV, cover letter, and contact information-email and telephone numbers for three references) electronically to:

Contact: Kathryn LaMont
E-mail:
Phone: (650) 736-1482

Neurosurgery II

Date posted: June 9, 2011

Description: We are now accepting postdoctoral fellowship applications at Stanford University in the Skirboll laboratory, which his based at VA Palo Health Care System. The Skirboll lab recently received a 4-year VA Merit Review Award to further develop a novel Colony Forming Antibody Cell Array to identify cancer stem cells (CSCs) in human malignant gliomas (MGs).

The laboratory's focus is identifying and characterizing cancer stem cells from human MGs in order to provide insights into cancer pathogenesis and establish previously unidentified cellular target(s) for more effective diagnostics and therapies in these tumors. Since there is a critical need to delineate more specific cell surface markers to better identify CSC phenotype(s) in MGs and other cancers, and since there are hundreds of possible CSC markers, we have developed a novel high-throughput live cell microarray, called the Colony-Forming Antibody Cell Array (CFACA).  This technique allows the separation of living MG cells into thousands of cell subpopulations based on their cell surface marker expression and then we assess which cells are enriched for CSC behavior on the actual array. This technology has undergone initial development to show very promising specificity and sensitivity of cell binding, and capacity of colony formation in early attempts with traditional or l  ate-passage CSC lines, and an initial list of promising CSC markers.  In addition, this technology can provide differential expression profiles of hundreds of cell surface markers on various subpopulations of living cells.

We are now further developing this novel technology in order to study MG cells applied directly from freshly dissociated surgical specimens or after early passage in culture. The CFACA-derived markers will then be further assessed with various in vitro studies and in vivo studies (e.g. enrichment in the formation of new tumors after intracerebral implantation into immunodeficient mice).  These tests will validate the CFACA as a novel screening technology to identify the CSC cell surface phenotype(s) in MGs. We believe that the CFACA has the potential to one day serve as a patient-specific diagnostic tool for MGs, by identifying the unique CSC subpopulation for each patient, which in turn, will help direct a more specific therapy regimen. While the focus of our initial work is to study MGs, the CFACA has the potential to identify or refine the CSC phenotype(s) in any human cancer, and even potentially identify somatic stem cells in a variety of normal human tissues.  This is  a great opportunity for candidates who are interested in cancer and stem cell biology.

Requirements:  We are looking for a highly self-motivated and creative individual with a M.D. or Ph.D. degree in Biological science majors. Strong background in cell biology is required.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience with basic techniques including cell culture, FACS analysis and sorting, DNA microarrays, bioinformatics, cell imaging and microscopy, PCR, DNA/RNA isolation, western-blot, transfection, and working with surgical specimens and with mice.  Previous research experience in cancer or stem cell biology is also preferred, but not required.  Salary will be based on University guidelines for postdoctoral fellows, and will be commensurate with experience. Interested applicants please submit CV, brief statement of interest and career goals, contact information and three references to the mail address below:

Contact: Stephen Skirboll, MD
E-mail:
Phone: (650) 776-7483

Neurosurgery - SINTN

Date posted: Sept. 28, 2011

Description:

Stanford Institute of Neuro-innovation and Translational Neurosciences (SINTN) in the Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join Dr. Xinnan Wang’s lab. We are investigating the basic mechanisms by which neuronal mitochondrial transport, clearance, and function are regulated, and the relevance of these regulations to maintaining neuronal survival and health. We are particularly interested in the elucidation of their involvement in Parkinson’s disease, the second most common neurodegenerative disease. We will use Drosophila as an in vivo model and cell cultures as complementary systems. Preference will be given to highly motivated and passionate candidates with the matching background and training. Stanford Institute of Neuro-innovation and Translational Neurosciences houses Stanford neuroscience program and 300 neuroscience faculty, providing a dynamic environment and outstanding resources. Please contact Dr. Xinnan Wang at xinnanw@stanford.edu and send CV a  nd 3 reference letters to the same address.

position contact: Xinnan Wang

position email: xinnanw@stanford.edu

position phone: 650-724-9282

Orthopaedic Surgery I

Date posted: September 30, 2010

Description:

http://ortho.stanford.edu

Dr. Stuart Goodman's lab in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University is seeking applications for a postdoctoral position. The applicant will join a group investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in orthopaedic wear debris associated osteolysis, and tissue engineering of bone.

Qualifications: Recent PhD degree and research experiences in biology, cell biology, molecular biology or a related discipline.Experience with cell signaling in a molecular biology field preferred.
Experience with small animal handling, surgery and imaging preferred. The candidate must possess exquisite record keeping and experimental documentation capabilities.

Interested and qualified individuals should submit their CV along with a cover letter to:

Contact: Stuart Goodman, MD, PhD
E-mail: goodbone@stanford.edu
and
Contact: Zhenyu Yao
E-mail: zhenyuy@stanford.edu

Orthopaedic Surgery II

Date posted: Sept. 6, 2011

Description:

url: http://ortho.stanford.edu

A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the lab of Dr. Yunzhi Peter Yang, Ph.D., Acting Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. The candidates with strong experimental experience and interest in the areas of tissue regeneration issought to participate in the NIH and DOD funded projects. The Lab particularly emphasizes development of multidisciplinary and novel approaches to addressrelevant biomedical questions in hard tissue applications. Highly motivatedcandidates with experimental background, an academic and publication record, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a strong commitment are invited to apply. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, their CV, and the names and contact information of three referenceselectronically to the email address given below. The positions are open immediately.
 
Qualifications:

Applicants should have completed a PhD or MD, with a strong background in bone biology. Applicants with in vivo animal experiments and surgical skills are highly encouraged to apply.

position contact: Yunzhi Peter Yang, PhD

position email: ypyang@stanford.edu

position phone: 650-723-0772

Orthopaedic Surgery - Stem Cell Biology

Date posted: June 10, 2011

Description:

Postdoctoral Fellow in Stem Cell Biology
http://ortho.stanford.edu

A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the laboratory of Nidhi Bhutani, Ph.D., Acting Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.

We are interested in studying molecular and epigenetic mechanisms governing nuclear reprogramming using cell fusion and induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. The broad objective is to utilize such a fundamental understanding to engineer tissues clinically relevant to the musculoskeleton (bone and cartilage). We have recently uncovered a novel DNA demethylation pathway critical to reprogramming to a stem cell fate (Nature 2010, 463:1042-7).

We are looking for highly motivated postdoctoral candidates with Ph.D. and significant expertise in molecular and cellular biology, with an interest in epigenetics and regenerative medicine. The successful candidate should have a good publication record and be familiar with cell and molecular biology techniques. Experience with deep RNA sequencing a plus.

Interested applicants should send a CV and cover letter outlining research experience and interests to Dr. Nidhi Bhutani.

position contact: Nidhi Bhutani, PhD

position email: nbhutani@stanford.edu

Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery I

Date posted: December 13, 2010

Description: Postdoctoral positions available in the Department of Otolaryngology-HNS at Stanford University.

Our research group is interested in characterizing endogenous stem/progenitor cells in the mammalian inner ear, with focus on understanding the role of canonical Wnt signaling.  Ongoing work involves the use of flow cytometry and transgenic mouse lines to study regeneration both during development and after damage in vitro and in vivo.

Preference will be given to candidates with strong backgrounds in neuroscience, cell and molecular biology, and/or developmental biology. A background or strong interest in mouse genetics and microscope imaging would also be advantageous.

The successful applicant will join and benefit greatly from collaboration and interactions with outstanding researchers within and outside of this group. Position available immediately. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending a cover letter and resume to:

Contact: Dr. Alan Cheng
E-mail:
Web: http://med.stanford.edu/ohns

Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery II

Date posted: October 5, 2011

Description: The Department of Otolaryngology seeks a postdocotoral scholar who is motivated to advance our ongoing laboratory efforts at Stanford in the emerging field of nasal epithelial biology, epithelial repair and cellular regeneration. This lab has five industrious members at present, and is part of a larger open network of interconnected labs in a non-traditional Department, where friendly, active collaboration is expected and encouraged.
The postdoc will be integral to helping bring new scientific resources and expertise to the laboratory, and to effectively manage independent projects as they evolve. Multiple laboratory techniques and skills are necessary and
include: cell culture, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, and molecular and cellular biology. Additionally, the postdoc will assist in general laboratory duties, including ordering supplies, preparing reagents, and training lab member researchers and rotating students. The postdoc will a  lso be responsible for general equipment maintenance and implementation of compliance regulations. Position is available beginning on January 1, 2012.

Qualifications:
The Postdoc position requires completion of a PhD degree in any scientific field. Relevant lab experience is required, preferably with some in-depth experience in molecular biology, cell culture, immunostaining, and in virology and/or bacteriology. Must be willing to work with laboratory mice and with human tissue specimens, to aid efforts with translational projects.
Must be honest and detail-oriented, and keep excellent documentation. Must be able to multitask effectively and enjoy working with team members in a cooperative fashion, demonstrating both written and verbal skills. The postdoc must also be able to adjust to a flexible work schedule depending on particular project needs at varying times.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending a cover letter and resume.

position contact: Jayakar V. Nayak, MD, PhD

position email: jnayak@ohns.stanford.edu

Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery III

Date posted: Oct. 6, 2011

Description:

url: http://med.stanford.edu/ohns/

Two postdoctoral positions are available immediately for 2-3 years at Stanford University Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery.
Candidates with strong background in genetics, developmental, molecular biology, biochemistry, or neuroscience are encouraged to apply. A background or strong interest in mouse molecular genetics and microscope imaging would also be advantageous.
The successful applicant will join and benefit greatly from collaboration and interactions with outstanding researchers within and outside of this group. Our research team is dedicated to understanding the genetics of deafness at the molecular, cellular and physiological level. Research will be in two main areas: the development and function of the hair cell through action of motors molecules with scaffolding proteins, and the development of cochlear neurogenesis.
To apply, please send a CV and statement of research interests.

position contact: Mirna Mustapha, PhD

position email: mirnam@stanford.edu

Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery IV

Date posted: Dec. 8, 2011

Description:

url: http://oghalailab.stanford.edu

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery seeks to hire a post-doctoral fellow to study gene regulation within the cochlea.  This research project will involve working with mouse models of hearing loss and performing deep sequencing, pathway analysis, and qPCR.  Immunolabeling, cell culture, and physiological experiments will be performed in collaboration with other members of the laboratory.  This position is available within the lab of John Oghalai. This lab is part of a strong and growing auditory research group within the Dept of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.  Excellent core facilities and resources are available.

A Ph.D. or M.D. is required.  Experience in inner ear biology is not a requirement but several years of experience in molecular biology and gene expression analysis is expected.  If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV, a brief statement of research accomplishments and future interests (one page or less), and the contact information for three references .

position contact: Dr John Oghalai

position email: joghalai@stanford.edu

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery V

Date: Feb. 2, 2012

Description:

Postdoctoral position available in the Department of Otolaryngology-HNS at Stanford University (http://med.stanford.edu/ohns/).

Our research group is interested in preventing hearing loss caused by aminoglycoside toxicity. We are currently characterizing aminoglycoside transport to the inner ear sensory cells in vitro and in vivo.  Ongoing work involves the use of tissue cultures, confocal imaging, microendoscopy techniques, animal surgery, and chemical synthesis and purification.

Preference will be given to candidates with strong background in chemistry, cell and molecular biology, and/or animal surgery. A background or strong interest in chemical synthesis and imaging would also be advantageous.

The successful applicant will join and benefit greatly from collaboration and interactions with outstanding researchers within and outside of this group. Position available immediately. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending a cover letter and resume to Tony Ricci or aricci@stanford.edu or Alan Cheng at aglcheng@stanford.edu.

position contact: Alan Cheng, MD

position email: aglcheng@stanford.edu

position phone: 6507216962


Pathology I

Date: July 18, 2011

Description: An exciting opportunity is available to join the newly established laboratory of Stephen Montgomery in the Department of Pathology and Department of Genetics at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Montgomery’s group focuses on understanding the effects of genome variation on cellular phenotypes and cellular modeling of disease. His group uses genomic approaches such as next generation RNA sequencing in combination with developing and utilizing state-of-the-art bioinformatics and statistical genomics approaches.

Current lab research topics include: (1) identification of causal regulatory variation and integration into GWA studies, (2) interpretation of completed genomes, (3) classification of pathological samples using functional genomics approaches and (4) understanding epistatic interactions in mendelian and oligogenic disorders. The candidate will be expected to be self-motivated and play an active and collaborative role in the laboratory and within the department. Ideal candidates will have a background in population genetics and/or computational biology, experience using next generation sequencing data, and competency with R and another programming language (preferably Perl, C, Java or Python). Excellent English written and spoken skills are necessary.

A competitive salary, travel opportunities and an excellent benefits package will be provided commensurate with experience.

Contact Information: Interested applicants should submit a CV, a short statement of research interests and names and contact information of three references to:

Stephen B. Montgomery PhD, Assistant Professor Director of Genome Informatics Department of Pathology; Department of Genetics Stanford University School of Medicine 300 Pasteur Drive Stanford, CA 94305-5324. Email: smontgom@stanford.edu

Contact: Stephen Montgomery
Email:
Phone: 650-724-9449

Pathology II

Date: Dec. 14, 2011

Description:

url: http://pollacklab.stanford.edu

Description: A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Stanford Department of Pathology, in the laboratory of Jonathan Pollack (http://pollacklab.stanford.edu). The focus of the lab is cancer genomics, where genomic approaches (e.g. next-generation sequencing, microarrays, and RNAi screens) are used to discover novel cancer genes and biomarkers, with subsequent characterization in human tissues and cultured cells. There are several possible projects, but there is a particular interest in prostate cancer genomics, and in understanding the tissue and context-dependency of cancer genes.

Qualifications: The candidate should have a Ph.D. (or M.D./Ph.D.) in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Computational Biology, or a related field, and a strong track record of productivity. Competency in bioinformatics and programming (e.g. R, Perl) is highly desirable but not required. The candidate should be highly motivated, and have excellent English speaking and writing skills.

How to apply: Applicants should submit a CV, a short statement of research interests and career plans, and the names of three references to Jonathan Pollack.

position contact: Jonathan Pollack

position email: pollack1@stanford.edu

Pediatrics I

Date Posted: August 31, 2011

Description:

url: http://med.stanford.edu/labs/rabinovitchbland/

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: MD, PhD or DVM to conduct laboratory research related to lung development and neonatal lung disease. This research fellowship offers the opportunity to study the impact of prolonged cyclic stretch of the newborn lung on genes and proteins that regulate alveolar and pulmonary vascular development utilizing our unique model of mechanical ventilation applied to newborn mice.  The goal of our research is to effectively treat or prevent the inflammatory response to mechanical ventilation with oxygen-rich gas in neonates, which plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of neonatal chronic lung disease. Specific projects focus on the importance of ventilator-induced lung inflammation in disrupting normal pulmonary septation and angiogenesis (key features of neonatal chronic lung disease), specifically by inhibiting elastase activity via intra-tracheal treatment with recombinant human elafin, as well as other anti-inflammatory and growth-modi  fying agents. The role of the extracellular matrix in growth and development of the lung and its circulation is a major area of research interest.  The ultimate goal is to translate discoveries in the lab to clinical application and therapeutic trials in patients. Laboratory projects entail micro-surgery (tracheotomies) on newborn mice; delivery of anesthesia and drugs; monitoring and managing newborn mice on mechanical ventilation; qRT-PCR and immunoblot analysis of genes and proteins that impact lung growth and development; biochemical assessment of enzyme activity; immunohistochemistry and quantitative image analysis of lung tissue sections; analysis and interpretation of data; and presentation of the work to our research group. The program includes weekly research meetings to discuss work-in-progress and state-of-the-art lectures related to cardiopulmonary function and diseases. The program also provides opportunities to teach undergraduate and high school students, and  to work with experienced senior research associates and facu!
 lty.


If interested, contact Dr Richard Bland, Professor of Pediatrics (rbland@stanford.edu).

position contact: Ms Michelle Fox

position email: mfox1@stanford.edu

position phone: 650-723-8239

 

Pediatrics - Endocrinology and Regenerative Medicine

Date posted: May 9, 2011 (updated Oct. 5, 2011)

Description: A postdoctoral research position is available in the Feldman lab. The overall goal of our research is to understand on both a molecular and systemic level how hormones regulate stem cell fate decisions.
We use molecular biology, biochemistry, tissue culture assays and mouse models to elucidate the relevant pathways regulated by hormones in cell fate decisions. Our primary objective is to understand the relationship between the endocrine influence on stem cell fate and physiology and pathophysiology found in humans. Currently available projects involve studying adipose cell fate decisions.  Candidates with experience with stem cell biology, molecular biology and mouse models are preferred. Experience with FACS and genome-wide studies (including ChIP-Seq and RNA-seq) and bioinformatics is desired.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, CV and the contact information for three professional references.

position contact: Brian Feldman

position email: feldman@stanford.edu

position phone: 650-723-6033

Pediatric Radiology I

Date posted: February 9, 2010

Description: Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate Position in Molecular Imaging A Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate position is available immediately in the Translational Tumor and Stem Cell MR Imaging Laboratory, which is part of the Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS). The successful candidate will join a research group focusing on stem cell and tumor imaging, mostly utilizing MR imaging technologies. The candidate must have a PhD, MD or equivalent with special expertise in stem cell biology and/or molecular biology. Preference will be given to candidates with a combination of the following skill-sets: cell culture and related assays, experience with culture and differentiation protocols of embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells, as well as animal imaging and handling techniques.

This position will remain open until filled and is renewable on an annual basis. Salary will be determined based on the experience of the candidate and the University guidelines for Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate.

To apply, please submit your CV with three reference letters to:

Mail:
ATTN: Heike E. Daldrup-Link, M.D.
Stanford University, Department of Radiology
725 Welch Road
Stanford, CA 94305-5175

Contact: Heike Daldrup-Link, MD
E-mail:
Phone: (650) 723-8996

Pediatric Radiology II

Date posted: December 3, 2010

Description: An advanced postdoctoral scholar position in our group is seeking a physician with experience in MRI to participate in clinical translational efforts to improve pediatric MRI.  The group is focused on novel approaches to faster MRI with less motion artifacts, including new hardware, pulse sequences, and image reconstruction algorithms.  The ideal candidate will be motivated to learn about MRI techniques as well as design, execute, analyze, and publish studies investigating these new methods in a clinical setting.

Please submit a CV and references to:

Contact: Jenninfer Vancil
E-mail:
Phone: (650) 723-0705
Web: http://pedrad.stanford.edu/

Pediatric Radiology III

Date posted: Jan. 23, 2012

Description: Postdoctoral Fellow in Translational Molecular Imaging A position for a postdoctoral research fellow is available in the Translational Tumor and Stem Cell Imaging Laboratory, which is part of the Molecular Imaging program at Stanford (MIPS). The successful candidate will work on developing translational imaging techniques for improved characterization of malignant tumors with novel iron oxide nanoparticles. The candidate must have an MD and/or PhD with special expertise in MR imaging, oncology imaging, MR data analyses, and/or tumor biology. Preference will be given to candidates with a combination of the following skill-sets: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, MR imaging, pre-clinical and/or clinical tumor imaging, animal handling, cell culture and related assays, and clinical imaging techniques.
A minimum 2-year commitment is required for this position. Salary will be based on University guidelines for postdoctoral fellows, and will be commensurate with experience. Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Interested applicants should submit their CV, a brief statement of interest and career goals, and three references to:

Heike E. Daldrup-Link, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Pediatric Radiology, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, and Translational Tumor and Stem Cell Imaging Lab, Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine,
265 Campus Drive, 2nd Floor
Stanford, CA 94305
Ph (lab): (650) 723-1127
Ph (office): (650) 723-8996
Email: H.E.Daldrup-Link@stanford.edu
Website: http://daldrup-link-lab.stanford.edu/

Assistant: Jennifer Vancil, jvancil@stanford.edu
Ph: (650) 723-0705; Fax: (650) 723-8402

Pediatrics Neonatology

Date posted: November 9, 2010

Description: A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Penn laboratory at Stanford University School of Medicine.  We seek a highly motivated individual with expertise in developmental neuroscience and mouse embryology to join our team.  The lab aims to understand the placenta's hormonal contribution to brain development by developing novel mouse models. An NIH Director's New Innovator Award
(http://nihroadmap.nih.gov/newinnovator/) will support this postdoctoral research.

The successful candidate will have a PhD and a proven track record of productivity.  A candidate must have skills in: transgenic mouse development, embryology and/or neural stem cell biology. Applicants must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.  Strong communication skills are needed. Appointment is for a one- year term, renewable annually for up to 5 years. Start date for this position is December, 2010 to March, 2011 (negotiable).

Applicants should submit a statement of research interests and experience, a CV with publications, and contact information for three letters of reference to Anna Penn, MD, PhD.

Contact: Anna Penn, MD, PhD
Email: apenn@stanford.edu
Web: http://pennlab.stanford.edu/

Psychiatry I

Date posted: October 11, 2010

Description: The Neuropsychology and Neuroimaging Lab at Stanford University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to engage in neuroimaging research related to the impact of cancer on the brain. The position will involve training in neuroimaging acquisition, analysis and interpretation as well as didactics in psychiatry, neurology, statistics and other relevant topics. The fellow will be expected to submit papers for publication. You must be able to visit Stanford for an interview and be authorized to work in the United States.

To apply, please send your current CV including contact information for 3 references to:

Contact:Dr. Shelli Kesler
E-mail:
Web: http://nnl.stanford.edu/

Psychiatry II

Date posted: October 18, 2010

Description:

RESEARCH TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS IN CLINICAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHOLOGY.
Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences anticipates openings for post-doctoral fellows to begin 7/2012 and 9/2012 of the 2012-13 academic year. NIMH-funded training fellowships are designed for those who plan to pursue careers in clinical research with a specialization in adult disorders including mood, anxiety, eating disorders, insomnia, or related areas. These are one- to three-year positions contingent upon funding. Fellows will participate in research projects with faculty mentors and are also expected to develop their own investigations. Candidates should have a clearly identified area of interest and demonstrated capability in scholarly research. Stipends for NIMH training fellowships are from approximately $47,500 plus benefits, depending on previous training. These positions are open to MDs and PhDs. Candidates are encouraged to contact faculty in their area of interest before applying (http://psychiatry.stanford.edu). REQUIREMENTS: MD ap  plicants must have completed an approved residency program. PhD applicants must have completed: 1) an APA-accredited graduate program; 2) an APA-accredited internship; 3) all requirements for their PhD prior to beginning their appointment. Applicants must be US citizens. TO APPLY: Email the following as PDF attachments to Beth Sherman (bsherman@stanford.edu): 1) a cover letter specifying research aims, and 2) your CV. Three letters of recommendation must emailed as PDF attachments directly from your recommenders to Beth Sherman (bsherman@stanford.edu). (Questions & brochures: bsherman@stanford.edu.) Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Application deadline is 1/4/2012.

position contact: Beth Sherman

position email: bsherman@stanford.edu

position phone: 650.725.5733

Psychiatry III

Date posted: October 18, 2011

Description:

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN CHILD CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY:
Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences anticipates three openings for post-doctoral fellows in CHILD CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY for the 2012-13 academic year. Clinic-funded fellowships are designed for those seeking careers in clinical practice settings. Two openings are projected in the CHILD PSYCHIATRY CLINIC, which specializes in treatments of anxiety and mood disorders, PDD, and eating disorders for children and adolescents. The fellowships will have major concentrations working with patients in the anxiety and mood disorder clinics and minor concentrations working with patients in the PDD and Eating Disorders clinics. One opening is projected in the PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM, which specializes in treatment of children with medical illnesses including those treated for cancer, solid organ transplant, bone marrow transplant, craniofacial anomalies and dermatologic conditions. Fellows will receive training in assessment, individual, group, and fami  ly therapy, depending upon specific position. Stipends are $47,500 plus benefits. Start date is 9/1/12. REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must have completed: 1) APA- or CPA-accredited graduate programs in clinical or counseling psychology; 2) APA- or CPA-accredited internships; 3) all requirements for their PhD or PsyD prior to beginning their appointment. Appointments are for one year, with possible renewal for a second year. Positions are contingent upon funding. TO APPLY: Email the following as PDF attachments to Beth Sherman (bsherman@stanford.edu): 1) a cover letter specifying the position to which you are applying and your aims, 2) your CV.  In addition, 3 letters of recommendation must be emailed as PDF attachments directly from your recommenders to Beth Sherman (bsherman@stanford.edu). (Questions & brochures: bsherman@stanford.edu) Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will follow the APPIC Uniform Notification Date process. Offers will be made on 3/14  /11. Application deadline is 1/4/12.

position contact: Beth Sherman

position email: bsherman@stanford.edu

position phone: 650.725.5733

Psychiatry IV

Date posted: October 18, 2011

Description:

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN ADULT CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences anticipates five openings for post-doctoral fellows in adult clinical psychology for the 2012-13 academic year. Clinic-funded fellowships are designed for those seeking careers in clinical practice settings. Three of these openings are projected in the PSYCHOSOCIAL TREATMENT CLINIC, which provides a major concentration to fellows in evidence-based treatment for adults with a wide range of mood, anxiety, eating and Axis II disorders. Opportunities are available for minor concentrations in: (1) treatment of anxiety and depression; (2) Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Axis II disorders; (3) treatment of eating disorders; (4) psychosocial treatment for patients with Bipolar Disorder; (5) family and couples treatment; and (6) psychosocial treatment of high performance athletes. One opening is projected in the INSOMNIA AND BEHAVIORAL SLEEP MEDICINE PROGRAM, which specializes in non-pharmacologic treatments of inso  mnia and other sleep disorders. One opening is projected in the STANFORD PAIN MANAGEMENT DIVISION, which specializes in pain psychology. Stipends are $47,500 plus benefits. Start date is 9/1/12. REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must have completed: 1) APA- or CPA-accredited graduate programs in clinical or counseling psychology; 2) APA- or CPA-accredited internships; 3) all requirements for their PhD or PsyD prior to beginning their appointment. Appointments are for one year, with possible renewal for a second year. Positions are contingent upon funding. TO APPLY: Email the following as PDF attachments to Beth Sherman (bsherman@stanford.edu): 1) a cover letter specifying the position to which you are applying and your aims, 2) your CV.  In addition, 3 letters of recommendation must be emailed as PDF attachments directly from your recommenders to Beth Sherman (bsherman@stanford.edu). (Questions & brochures: bsherman@stanford.edu) Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to app  ly. We will follow the APPIC Uniform Notification Date proce!
 ss. Offers will be made on 3/14/11. Application deadline is 1/4/12.

position contact: Beth Sherman

position email: bsherman@stanford.edu

position phone: 650.725.5733

Psychiatry V

Date posted: December 7, 2010

Description: The VA Palo Alto Health Care System MIRECC (Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center) is now accepting applications for its two-year special Postdoctoral Fellowship training program for physicians in Mental Illness Research and Treatment. The Fellowship position begins between July 1st and October 1st, 2011. This interdisciplinary program aims to train physicians with an interest in mental health research, and residency training from a broad range of specialties, including but not restricted to psychiatry, internal medicine, neurology, radiology, among others, to become outstanding clinical researchers in high priority areas of mental health. Individualized, mentored research and clinical training is combined with a state-of-the-art curriculum that emphasizes research methods, statistics, epidemiology, mental health systems, quality improvement methods, education, and service delivery. Fellows devote 75% of their time to research and education activities and 25% to clinical training.  In collaboration with their mentors, Fellows will develop and implement a research project, publish and present findings, participate in grant writing, and utilize the latest technology for educational activities and clinical service delivery.

Applicants must have completed ACGME accredited residency training, be board eligible or board certified, and have an active, unrestricted U.S. license to practice.  International medical graduates must also have a current visa and an ECFMG certificate that is valid indefinitely.  Applicants on a J-1 visa must have current ECFMG sponsorship as well.  The VA funds Fellows’ stipends in amounts based on previously completed ACGME accredited residency training.

Interested and qualified individuals should submit their CV along with a cover letter describing their research interests to:

Contact: J. Wesson Ashford, MD, PhD
E-mail:
Phone: (650) 493-5000 x61199 or (650) 852-3287 

Psychiatry VI

Date posted: December 7, 2010

Description: The VA Palo Alto Health Care System MIRECC (Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center) is now accepting applications for its two-year special Postdoctoral Fellowship training program for physicians in Mental Illness Research and Treatment. The Fellowship position begins between July 1st and October 1st, 2011. This interdisciplinary program aims to train physicians with an interest in mental health research, and residency training from a broad range of specialties, including but not restricted to psychiatry, internal medicine, neurology, radiology, among others, to become outstanding clinical researchers in high priority areas of mental health. Individualized, mentored research and clinical training is combined with a state-of-the-art curriculum that emphasizes research methods, statistics, epidemiology, mental health systems, quality improvement methods, education, and service delivery. Fellows devote 75% of their time to research and education activities and 25% to clinical training.  In collaboration with their mentors, Fellows will develop and implement a research project, publish and present findings, participate in grant writing, and utilize the latest technology for educational activities and clinical service delivery.

Applicants must have obtained a doctorate from an APA accredited program in clinical or counseling psychology and completed an APA accredited internship in clinical or counseling psychology. Fellows must be U.S. citizens. The VA funds each Fellow’s stipend beginning at $50,000 per year, with yearly increases.

Interested and qualified individuals should submit their CV along with a cover letter describing their research interests to:

Contact: Julie Weitlauf, PhD
E-mail:
Phone: (650) 493-5000 x23429 or (650) 852-3287

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences III

Date posted: September 8, 2010

Description: Dr. Amit Etkin’s laboratory, in collaboration with Dr. Ruth O’Hara’s laboratory, in the Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, is currently accepting applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship to engage in translational affective neuroscience work in the domains of cognitive neuroscience, affective disorders and neural circuitry. This is an NIH-funded position, and the successful candidate will be co-mentored by Drs. Etkin and O’Hara, and be in the context of the Stanford Mood Disorders Center. Potential projects include deepening our understanding of emotion regulation in late life, investigating dysfunction of emotion regulation and its interaction with cognitive dysfunction in late-life psychiatric disorders, and probing and manipulating neural circuitry with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and concurrent TMS/fMRI.

The successful applicant will have a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurophysiology, Psychology, Computer Science or related fields. Applicants should have experience conducting fMRI studies and conducting data analysis (e.g. with SPM, FSL, AFNI, etc). Additional programming experience is a plus. Duties will also include manuscript preparation, presentation of findings at conferences, management of research assistants and preparation of grants. Laboratory and Stanford resources include research-dedicated 1.5T, 3T and 7T MRI scanners, an offline TMS setup and concurrent TMS/fMRI. Additionally, the successful candidate will have an opportunity to interact closely with other faculty, including Mike Greicius (Neurology), and James Gross (Psychology). Salary commensurate with experience. More information about our ongoing studies can be found at: http://etkinlab.stanford.edu.

To apply, please send a curriculum vitae, a statement describing research interests and relevant background and three letters of recommendations, as well as relevant reprints/preprints of research articles to:

Mail:
ATTN: Amit Etkin, MD, PhD
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,
Stanford University School of Medicine
401 Quarry Road
Stanford, CA 94305 USA

Contact: Amit Etkin, MD, PhD
Phone: (650) 725-5736
E-mail:

Physics

Date Posted: Sept. 2, 2011

Description:

Postdoctoral position at Stanford University on SuperCDMS dark matter search experiment

The group of Prof. Blas Cabrera at Stanford University is inviting applicants for a postdoctoral fellowship position starting as early as October 2011, to work on the SuperCDMS (cryogenic dark matter search) experiment which is the next phase of a search for dark matter in the form of weakly interacting particles or WIMPs. The CDMS II experiment, with its data runs completed at the end of calendar 2008, was operated in the Soudan mine in northern Minnesota. SuperCDMS will use the same facility but use a new set of 15 germanium detectors mounted in five towers of three detectors each. Installation of the detector payload will begin in October, 2011. The data runs for SuperCDMS Soudan will be completed around the end of calendar year 2012. The Stanford group in collaboration with the SLAC CDMS group is involved in detector fabrication and testing, low-level radioactivity measurements, Monte Carlo analysis simulations, and detailed data analysis of the detector performance and W  IMP search results. The research work will take place at Stanford University and at the Soudan mine in Minnesota.

The successful candidate should have a background in one or more of the following research areas: experimental particle astrophysics, experimental nuclear or particle physics, or experimental condensed matter physics. Consideration will be given to hardware experience, experience in cryogenic detector operation and development, experience in statistical data analysis and Monte Carlo simulations, and experience in low-background counting. The research focus during the three-year appointment will depend on the interests and qualifications of the successful candidate. Candidates need to have, or be in the final stages of completing, a Ph.D. in physics. To apply send a letter indicating your qualifications; a current C.V. with educational background, degree dates, research experience, conference presentations, and publications. Please have at least three letters of reference sent directly to: Marcia Keating, Physics Department, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305 or mkeating@  stanford.edu. Applications will be accepted through October 15, 2011 or until the position is filled.

Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer.

position contact: Marcia Keating

position email: mkeating@stanford.edu

position phone: 650-725-2344

Radiation & Cancer Biology

Date Posted: July 8, 2011

Description:

http://med.stanford.edu/radcancerbio/

A postdoctoral fellowship in the Division of Radiation and Cancer Biology is immediately available for a qualified applicant with experience in molecular and cellular biology.  The focus of the laboratory is to understand molecular aspects of the tumor microenvironment and its role in the regulation of the unfolded protein response (UPR).  Our laboratory uses multiple myeloma, pancreatic and colorectal tumor models to develop therapies that specifically target the UPR.  Interested applicants should send a current CV and the names of 3 references to Dr. Albert Koong.

Contact: Albert Koong, M.D., Ph.D.

email: akoong@stanford.edu

phone: 650-498-7703

Radiology I

Date posted: Feb. 14, 2012

Description: Postdoctoral Fellow in Health Policy Simulation Modeling at Stanford University Stanford University is seeking a highly qualified post-doctoral fellow to develop and apply computer simulation modeling to study the impact of alternative cancer screening and treatment strategies on cancer incidence and mortality rates in the US population. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in a field related to simulation modeling (i.e. operations research, applied mathematics) or a field that involves training in statistical analysis of clinical data (i.e. biostatistics, health-outcomes research, epidemiology).  Experience in stochastic simulation modeling, Monte Carlo methods, parameter estimation, survival analysis and computer programming (C/C++, R) is critical. Knowledge of cancer epidemiology, cancer screening trials and analysis of cancer registry data is needed. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV and 3 references to Sylvia Plevritis, PhD, Department of Radiology, Stanford University via
  email: sylvia.plevritis@stanford.edu, with subject line “Postdoctoral Fellow in Health Policy Simulation Modeling.” Stanford University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

position contact: Sylvia Plevritis

position email: sylvia.plevritis@stanford.edu

Radiology - Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection

Date posted: March 28, 2011

The Canary Center at Stanford is a newly opened world-class facility dedicated to cancer early detection research programs. The mission of the center is to foster research leading to the development of blood tests and molecular imaging approaches to detect and localize early cancers.  The Multi-scale Diagnostics Laboratory, within the Canary Center, hypothesizes that accurate methods for simulating cancer behavior may lead to dramatic improvements in cancer management as these simulations could be used to predict outcome, which in turn could personalize care, thus 'handicapping the odds' of a positive outcome.

Job Description: We are looking for a highly-qualified, and creative postdoctoral fellow with an active interest in proteomics and cancer biology.  The ideal candidate will be an energetic scientist/engineer with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a biochemistry, structural biology or protein chemistry background, with a firm grounding in cancer biology.

The successful applicant will work in a laboratory focused on the discovery and validation of molecular diagnostic markers.  The project will specifically be focused in four areas: 1) the extension of a quantitative proteomics (e.g. SILAC, TMT) platform for interrogating protein network dynamics; 2) the detailed, quantification of rates of protein production, degradation and export of proteins from cancer cells;
3) describing the relationship between protein export, and degradation and protein biophysical properties; and 4) describing the relationship between cellular/tumor protein dynamics and host circulation dynamics.
Experimental studies will proceed hand in hand with rigorous, dynamical systems modeling. 

Requirements: Necessary skills include a recent PhD or current postdoctoral position in quantitative proteomics, systems biology or chemical or biological sciences with a focus on cancer cell biology and two or more publications in peer-reviewed journals.

The qualified candidate will be responsible for in vitro (mammalian cell culture) and in vivo studies as well as potential functional validation of observations.  The position involves development and application of in vitro cell-based assays (e.g. proliferation, apoptosis), as well as knowledge of immunological techniques including immunofluorescence, immunoprecipitation & western blotting.  Extensive studies of molecular pathways (mutagenesis, gene over-expression, and shRNA knock-down) will also be required.  Candidate will be responsible for characterization of molecular mechanisms of fundamental cellular processes with the aforementioned techniques.

Familiarity with systems biology or high throughput biologic analysis is preferred, but not essential.  The ideal candidate will be comfortable with large-scale, quantitative datasets.  The successful new hire will be highly self-motivated and creative.  It is imperative that the candidate be comfortable interacting with scientists whose backgrounds are extremely diverse to work effectively in our multi-disciplinary team. Key factors in the success of this job include: high levels of attentiveness, ability to collaborate closely with others and willingness to learn. Salary will be based on University guidelines for postdoctoral fellows, and will be commensurate with experience. Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Interested applicants please submit CV, brief statement of interest and career goals, contact information and three references to the mail address below:

Contact: Pat Riley
Email: periley@stanford.edu
Website: http://mips.stanford.edu/
Number: (650) 723-8312

Radiology - Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection II

Date posted: May 2, 2011

The Canary Center at Stanford is a newly opened world-class facility dedicated to cancer early detection research programs. The mission of the center is to foster research leading to the development of blood tests and molecular imaging approaches to detect and localize early cancers. The Multi-scale Diagnostics Laboratory, within the Canary Center, hypothesizes that accurate methods for simulating cancer behavior may lead to dramatic improvements in cancer management as these simulations could be used to predict outcome, which in turn could personalize care, thus 'handicapping the odds' of a positive outcome.

Job Description: We are looking for a highly-qualified, and creative postdoctoral fellow with an active interest in proteomics and cancer biology. The ideal candidate will be an energetic scientist with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a biochemistry, cancer cell biology, structural biology or protein chemistry background, with a firm grounding in cancer biology. The successful applicant will work in a laboratory focused on the discovery and validation of molecular diagnostic markers. The project will specifically be focused on using quantitative proteomics (e.g. SILAC, TMT) for interrogating cancer cellular network dynamics.

Requirements: Necessary skills include a recent PhD or current postdoctoral position in quantitative proteomics, systems biology or chemical or biological sciences with a focus on cancer cell biology and two or more publications in peer-reviewed journals.

The qualified candidate will be primarily responsible for in vitro (mammalian cell culture) studies and functional validation of observations. Analysis of patient and mouse-model samples may also be important for validation studies. The position involves development and application of in vitro cell-based assays (e.g. proliferation, apoptosis), as well as knowledge of immunological techniques including immunofluorescence, immunoprecipitation & western blotting. Extensive studies of molecular pathways (mutagenesis, gene over-expression, and shRNA knock-down) will also be required. Candidate will be responsible for characterization of molecular mechanisms of fundamental cellular processes with the aforementioned techniques. Familiarity with systems biology or high throughput biologic analysis is preferred, but not essential. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with generating large-scale, quantitative datasets. The successful new hire will be highly self-motivated and creative. It is imperative that the candidate be comfortable interacting with scientists whose backgrounds are extremely diverse to work effectively in our multi-disciplinary team. Key factors in the success of this job include: high levels of attentiveness, ability to collaborate closely with others and willingness to learn. Salary will be based on University guidelines for postdoctoral fellows, and will be commensurate with experience. Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Interested applicants please submit CV, brief statement of interest and career goals, contact information and three references to the mail address below:

Contact: Pat Riley
Email: periley@stanford.edu
Website: http://mips.stanford.edu/
Number: (650) 723-8312

Radiology-Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection III

Date posted: May 9, 2011

The Canary Center at Stanford is a newly opened world-class facility dedicated to cancer early detection research programs. The mission of the center is to foster research leading to the development of blood tests and molecular imaging approaches to detect and localize early cancers. The Multi-scale Diagnostics Laboratory, within the Canary Center, hypothesizes that accurate methods for simulating cancer behavior may lead to dramatic improvements in cancer management as these simulations could be used to predict outcome, which in turn could personalize care, thus 'handicapping the odds' of a positive outcome.

Job description: We are looking for a highly-qualified, and creative postdoctoral fellow with an active interest in computational systems biology. The ideal candidate will be an energetic scientist/engineer with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will have either a physical sciences or biological background, but must be comfortable interacting with scientists whose backgrounds are extremely diverse. The successful applicant will work in a laboratory focused on the discovery and validation of molecular diagnostic markers. The project will specifically be focused in three areas: 1) modeling of the processes by which tumor proteins are released from the tumor into the circulation; 2) modeling the processes by which these proteins are maintained in the circulation; 3) and the testing of the model against experimental results. We currently expect that modeling will integrate a communications metaphor relating channel properties with protein biophysical properties. Modeling will proceed hand-in-hand with analysis of experimental proteomics data of tumors and plasma.

Requirements: Necessary skills include a recent PhD or current postdoctoral position in quantitative sciences (physics, or applied mathematics), engineering (electrical engineering, computer science, industrial engineering), bioinformatics, cancer biology, cell biology and two or more publications in peer-reviewed journals or well-regarded conference proceedings. Familiarity with systems biology or high throughput biologic analysis is preferred, but not essential. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with mining of large datasets, mathematical modeling and signal processing. The successful new hire will be highly self-motivated and creative and able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team. Key factors in the success of this job include: high levels of attentiveness, ability to collaborate closely with others and willingness to learn. Salary will be based on University guidelines for postdoctoral fellows, and will be commensurate with experience. Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Interested applicants please submit CV, brief statement of interest and career goals, contact information and three references to the email address below:

Contact: Pat Riley
E-mail:
Phone: (650) 723-8392
Web: http://mips.stanford.edu/

Radiology - Computational Biology

Date posted: June 10, 2011

Description: We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow in computational biology to study the self-renewal properties of cancer in our NIH funded Center for Cancer Systems Biology (ccsb.stanford.edu). The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment to develop and apply new computational algorithms that integrate diverse high-throughput molecular cancer datasets, including microarray gene expression, sequencing and proteomics data. The candidate will be expected to reconstruct transcriptional and signaling networks of cancer and identify likely drivers of disease progression. S/he will work closely with experimental molecular biologists to translate computationally-derived results into experimentally testable hypotheses and analyze the resulting data from the experiments.

Requirements: Candidates must have a strong quantitative background, with a PhD in computational biology, or related work in engineering, computer science, statistics, or mathematics. Strong knowledge in machine learnin g and programming (C/C++. MATLAB, or R) are required. Knowledge in graph theory, survival analysis, and sparse regression are desirable. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Applicants should e-mail a cover letter describing research experience, accomplishments and research interests, CV and 3 references to Professor Sylvia Plevritis, with the subject line: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computational Biology.

Contact: Sylvia Plevritis
Email:
Phone: 650-725-6070

Radiology - Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS) I

Date posted: January 31, 2011

Description: Postdoctoral Appointment with Experience in Mathematical Modeling & Systems Biology.

The Canary Center at Stanford is a newly opened world-class facility dedicated to cancer early detection research programs. The mission of the center is to foster research leading to the development of blood tests and molecular imaging approaches to detect and localize early cancers.  The Multi-scale Diagnostics Laboratory, within the Canary Center, hypothesizes that accurate methods for simulating cancer behavior may lead to dramatic improvements in cancer management as these simulations could be used to predict outcome, which in turn could personalize care, thus ‘handicapping the odds’ of a positive outcome.

We are looking for a highly-qualified, and creative postdoctoral fellow with an active interest in computational systems biology.  The ideal candidate will be an energetic scientist/engineer with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will have either a physical sciences or biological background, but must be comfortable interacting with scientists whose backgrounds are extremely diverse.

The successful applicant will work in a laboratory focused on the discovery and validation of molecular diagnostic markers.  The project will specifically be focused in four areas: 1) the computational modeling of cell state; 2) modeling of the processes by which tumor proteins are released from the tumor into the circulation; 3) modeling the processes by which these proteins are maintained in the circulation; 4) and the testing of the model against experimental results. We currently expect that modeling will integrate an information-theoretic metaphor relating channel properties with protein biophysical properties. Modeling will proceed hand-in-hand with analysis of experimental proteomics data of tumors and plasma. 

Necessary skills include a recent PhD or current postdoctoral position in quantitative sciences (physics, or applied mathematics), engineering (electrical engineering, computer science, industrial engineering), bioinformatics, cancer biology, cell biology and two or more publications in peer-reviewed journals or well-regarded conference proceedings.

Familiarity with systems biology or high throughput biologic analysis is preferred, but not essential.  The ideal candidate will be comfortable with mining of large datasets, mathematical modeling, signal processing and/or information theoretic modeling (e.g. channel characterization).  The successful new hire will be highly self-motivated and creative and able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team. 

Key factors in the success of this job include: high levels of attentiveness, ability to collaborate closely with others and willingness to learn. Salary will be based on University guidelines for postdoctoral fellows, and will be commensurate with experience. Interested applicants please submit CV, brief statement of interest and career goals, contact information and three references to the mail address below:

Contact: Pat Riley
E-mail:
Phone: (650) 723-8392
Web: http://mips.stanford.edu/

Radiology - Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS) II

Date posted: January 13, 2011

Description:

Molecular Biology (Postdoctoral Fellow) with Experience in Synthetic Organic Chemistry

A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available immediately in Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS) http://mips.stanford.edu/.  The successful candidate will join a research group focusing on developing different imaging strategies for studying protein-protein interactions, protein folding, and microRNA mediated gene regulations in breast cancers of different phenotypes.  The group is also focusing on developing targeted gene delivery for achieving therapeutic applications in cancer by imaging tumor xenografts in living small animals. The candidate must have a PhD, MD or equivalent with specialization in Molecular Biology and Chemistry.
Preference will be given to candidates with a combination of the following
skill-sets:  cell culture assays, molecular cloning techniques with background in biochemistry and/or cell/molecular biology, protein expression and purification, bioluminescence/fluorescence imaging, and synthetic organic chemistry.  Small animal handling and anim  al surgery are preferred.  This position will remain open until filled and is renewable on an annual basis.  Salary will be based on University guidelines for postdoctoral fellows, and will be commensurate with experience.  Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Submit CV with three reference letters to:

Jean G. Stevens
Tel:  650.721.6159
Email:  jgsteven@stanford.edu

position contact: Jean G. Stevens

position email: jgsteven@stanford.edu

position phone: 650-721-6159

Radiology, Translational Molecular Imaging Laboratory

Date posted: Dec. 18, 2011

Description:

url: http://mips.stanford.edu/research/tmil.html

A postdoctoral position in the Translational Molecular Imaging Laboratory (TMIL) of the Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS), Department of Radiology is available for a highly-qualified and creative scientist with excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.

The TMIL focuses on development and testing of molecular imaging strategies that can be readily translated into the clinic for improved patient care. The successful candidate will work under the direct mentorship of Dr. Willmann who also holds a clinical appointment at Stanford Hospital that allows clinically translational research. The candidate must have a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or MD. degree with extensive knowledge and experience in molecular biology, cell biology, bioengineering, chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields. Preference will be given to candidates with a combination of the following skills: cell culture and assays, molecular biology techniques including construction of genetic vectors, pathology and common tissue staining techniques, animal models of human diseases, and animal handling. Prior experience in molecular imaging modalities are preferred but are not pre-requisites for this position. The successful application will work on the development and testing  of novel NIH-funded molecular imaging strategies for early detection of cancer, monitoring of drug therapy, and development of novel therapeutic strategies in cancer and inflammatory diseases.

The Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford is a diverse research environment bringing together several Departments, including the Stanford Schools of Medicine and Engineering, and combines the disciplines of chemistry, cell/molecular biology, molecular pharmacology, physics, bioengineering, imaging sciences, and clinical medicine to advance disease diagnosis and management. It is a rich and stimulating scientific environment with plenty of career development opportunities for motivated scientists.
A minimum 2-year commitment is required for this position. Salary will be based on University guidelines for postdoctoral fellows, and will commensurate with experience. Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Interested applicants please submit CV, brief statement of interest and career goals, contact information and three references to the email address below:

Contact: Jürgen K. Willmann, M.D.
Associate Professor of Radiology
willmann@stanford.edu

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Date posted: January 13, 2011

Description: We have an immediate postdoctoral opening for an outstanding individual to work with Drs. Anders Nilsson (SUNCAT, SLAC) and Hirohito Ogasawara (SSRL, SLAC) in the area of catalytic processes on surfaces related to hydrogen fuels.  This research aims to understand the relationship between chemisorption geometry and chemisorption bond orbital characteristics for structurally well-defined catalyst surfaces using SLAC light sources (SSRL and LCLS).  Elements of the research include, surface preparation, and characterization using state-of-the-art soft x-ray emission spectroscopy and synchrotron based photoemission measurements on a new system. The position is also linked to the development, testing and research using a new in-situ soft x-ray emission spectroscopy cell. The successful candidate will have a recent Ph.D. in UHV surface chemistry or physics, with synchrotron radiation experience being highly desirable. Some of this will include collaborative studies with investigator  s at universities and national labs. The successful candidate will be employed by Stanford University, but will reside at SLAC. 

The position is available immediately. The Postdoctoral Scholar position carries an initial one-year term, renewable to a maximum of three years, with competitive salary and benefits.

Interested applicants, please contact:

Contact: Dr. Anders Nilsson
E-mail:
Phone: (650) 926-2233

or

Contact: Dr. Hirohito Ogasawara
E-mail:
Phone: (650) 926-4010

Stanford Center for Carbon Storage

Date posted: Oct. 26, 2011

Description:

url: http://pangea.stanford.edu/researchgroups/sccs/

The Stanford Center for Carbon Storage seeks a postdoctoral scholar to act as Executive Director of the Center.  The successful candidate will work closely with the three co-Directors, Sally Benson, Tony Kovscek, and Mark Zoback, and other faculty and staff at Stanford to manage our enterprise while also participating centrally in SCCS’s research program.  The contribution will depend, in part, on the interests and experiences of the candidate. 

Core responsibilities of this position are as follows:
- Coordinate, with oversight by Program Directors, all SCCS research, including approximately 12 faculty at Stanford, as well as pre- and post-doctoral fellows.
- Manage and develop relationships with the Program’s international network of research partners.
- Work closely with the Directors to steer future development of the Program.
- Contribute thought leadership and original research in an area of candidate’s expertise and that also furthers Program’s research agenda.
- Provide a public face for SCCS in addition to the Directors, such as participating in major events in the academic, government, UN and industry arenas.

Qualifications:
- PhD or other advanced degree in a related field
- Experience coordinating multiple research activities simultaneously, enlisting cooperation from faculty, students and other researchers
- Proven ability to interact effectively with industry experts with diverse backgrounds in order to develop professional partnerships
- Experience in managing workshops
- Broad knowledge of related fields
- Previous experience in a leadership role

position contact: Sam Krevor

position email: skrevor@stanford.edu

position phone: 650-723-0181

Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences

Date posted: Feb. 2, 2012

Description:

url: sleep.stanford.edu

Postdoctoral position at Stanford in Autoimmunity and Neuroimmunology - the Autoimmune Basis of Narcolepsy.

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Emmanuel Mignot in the Stanford University Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine. The sleep disorder narcolepsy affects 1/2000 individuals, and is the result of a selective autoimmune destruction of hypocretin neurons. The laboratory is interested in understanding the autoimmune mechanism underlying the development of the disease, and translation to treatments and diagnostics in the clinic. We use a broad panel of techniques spanning cutting-edge genetic analysis, molecular biology, immunology and neuroscience, and have people in the lab with diverse expertise.
This position will initially focus on examining the autoimmune basis of narcolepsy using mainly clinical blood samples from recent onset patients. Narcolepsy offers a unique opportunity to dissect the underlying trimolecular complex leading to autoimmunity, as a single HLA Class II antigen is associated with strong predisposition, specific T cell receptor alpha variants are associated across multiple ethnic groups, and specific environmental antigenic triggers have recently been implicated in the disease. The research environment at Stanford is highly collaborative, with opportunities to extend or develop cutting edge technologies.
Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent degree. Qualified applicants should have track record of first-author research paper(s) published in a peer-reviewed journal. We are looking for highly motivated, self-driven, creative, and interactive scientists, preferably within a year of finishing their degree. Experience working with flow cytometry is also desirable. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Please send: 1) a cover letter or email briefly summarizing your research interests and career goals, 2) your CV, and 3) a list of potential references. 
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, and reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Emmanuel Mignot, MD, Ph.D.
Craig Reynolds Professor
Director Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine
1050 Arastradero Road
Bldg A, 2nd Floor
Palo Alto, CA  94304
Email: mignot@stanford.edu

position contact: Birgitte Kornum

position email: brkornum@stanford.edu

position phone: 650-725-1773

Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR)

Date posted: Oct. 6, 2011

Description:

url: http://siepr.stanford.edu/

The Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) invites applications for three two-year postdoctoral fellowships in applied or policy economics to start Summer 2012. The goal of the fellowships is for promising new Ph.D. recipients to pursue policy- relevant research and be an active member of the economics community at Stanford University for two years before entering an academic position. There will be a stipend of $105,000 per twelve months plus support for travel and research assistants.
All recipients will teach one course per year in the economics department, public policy program, or business school. Researchers can be in any applied policy research area; however, applicants must have completed or be expected to complete their Ph.D. between August 1, 2011 and August 1, 2012.

SIEPR is a Stanford University research institute and is closely tied to the economics department, business school and law school at Stanford. SIEPR scholars conduct studies on important economic policy issues in the United States and other countries. SIEPR's goal is to inform and advise policy makers and the public, and to guide their decisions with sound policy analysis. In the course of their research, SIEPR faculty train, educate, and support Ph.D. students as future economic policy analysts.

Submit materials by applying for the SIEPR posting on EconJobMarket.Org.
Your application packet should include the following:
  .  Cover Letter
  .  CV
  .  Job Market Paper
  .  Three Letters of Recommendation
Applicants should submit a single application for all SIEPR postdoctoral fellowships.

Deadline for receipt of all materials is November 15, 2011.

position contact: Rossannah Reeves

position email: rreeves1@stanford.edu

position phone: 650-724-3428

 

Surgery - Division of Transplantation

Date posted: October 27, 2010 (Updated Oct. 6, 2011)

Description:

url: http://www.stanford.edu/group/TIL/

A postdoctoral research position in Transplant Immunology is available at Stanford University School of Medicine to study host-pathogen interactions in transplant recipients.  Specific projects include 1) expression and function of host and viral microRNA during EBV infection and in EBV+ B cell lymphomas 2) identification of novel therapeutic targets for treatment of EBV B cell lymphomas 3) characterization of oncogenic signaling pathways induced by EBV. The successful candidate will have a recent PhD with training in molecular biology, cell biology, virology, immunology, or a closely related field.
Expertise in microRNA analysis, cell culture, rodent models of viral infection or transplantation are preferred.

This position requires a highly motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, CV, and the names of three references to:

Contact: Olivia Martinez, PhD
E-mail: omm@stanford.edu

position contact: Olivia Martinez, Ph.D.

position email: omm@stanford.edu

Vascular

Date posted: December 13, 2010

Description: Stanford offers a NHLBI-sponsored K12 Vascular Medicine training program- this offers 3 years of salary support for research career training in basic and translational research in vascular biology. This is a post-doctoral training program. Clinical training in the program depends on the background of the individual training, but all applicants complete a 2 year research course that can result in a MS or MS Epidemiology degree. The goal is to generate self-sustaining academic vascular clinicians. Our current and prior trainees are already making spectacular progress. This program is co-directed by Ronald Dalman, MD and John Cooke, MD, PhD; a wide variety of other research mentors and disciplines are available as well.
To be eligible all applicants must have an MD and be either US Citizens or permanent US residents.

Application deadline: February 28th, 2011.

Contact: Emily Lilo
E-mail:
Phone: (650) 723-2185

 

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