Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Ahmad Al-Moujahed

Posted on Tue, 02/24/2026 - 11:31

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor First name: 
Ahmad
Faculty Sponsor Last Name: 
Al-Moujahed
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Ophthalmology
Appointment Start Date: 
Immediately available
Group or Departmental Website: 
https://med.stanford.edu/ophthalmology.html
How to Submit Application Materials: 

Please send application materials to Dr. Ahmad Al-Moujahed (ahmadm@stanford.edu) and their administrative assistant, Horacio Rocha (hrocha7@stanford.edu). 

Does this position pay above the required minimum?: 
No. The expected base pay for this position is the Stanford University required minimum for all postdoctoral scholars appointed through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. The FY25 minimum is $76,383.

Postdoctoral Fellow – Inherited Retinal Degenerations and Translational Vision Research

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join a growing translational research program focused on the mechanisms and therapeutic targets of inherited retinal degenerations (IRDs). The successful candidate will lead interdisciplinary projects integrating single-cell transcriptomics, proteomics, retinal biology, and disease modeling to understand photoreceptor degeneration and identify novel therapeutic strategies.

This position offers opportunities to work at the interface of ophthalmology, bioinformatics, and experimental retinal biology, with strong mentorship and career development support.

Primary Responsibilities 

Research and Experimental Work

• Perform and lead bioinformatic analysis of single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and proteomics datasets.
• Design and execute experiments investigating retinal degeneration mechanisms using cell culture and animal models.
• Perform molecular and cell biology techniques including immunofluorescence, PCR/qPCR, and protein analysis.
• Establish and maintain cell cultures, with preference for experience in retinal organoids.
• Conduct mouse retinal phenotyping, including electroretinography (ERG), fundus photography and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
• Assist in experimental design, data interpretation, and integration of multi-omics datasets.

Dissemination of Research Results
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, and conference presentations.
• Contribute to grant writing and progress reports.

Required Qualifications: 

• A Ph.D. in a field pertaining to computational biology, neuroscience, stem cell biology, and ophthalmology, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in bioinformatics analysis, particularly scRNA-seq or omics datasets.
• Proficiency in standard cell biology and techniques.
• Strong publication record and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with retinal biology or inherited retinal diseases.
• Experience with mouse eye imaging and electrophysiology (ERG).
• Experience with stem cell culture or retinal organoids.

What We Offer

• A collaborative, translational research environment within Stanford Ophthalmology.
• Opportunities to develop independent projects and pursue fellowship funding.
• Strong mentorship focused on academic career development.
• Access to cutting-edge resources.

Required Application Materials: 

• Cover letter describing research interests and career goals
• Curriculum vitae including publications and technical skills
• Contact information for three references

 

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.