Posted on Tue, 12/10/2024 - 14:53

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor (Last, First Name): 
Kossler, Andrea
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Ophthalmology
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
1 Year, possible extension is eligible/applicable
Appointment Start Date: 
Immediately available
Group or Departmental Website: 
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/andrea-kossler#bio
https://med.stanford.edu/drkossler.html
How to Submit Application Materials: 

SUBJECT LINE: Applicant Name, Dr. Kossler Postdoc Application

Dr. Andrea L Kossler <akossler@stanford.edu> and; Katherine Do <kdo2@stanford.edu> Dr. Kossler's Administrative Assistant

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 $73,800.

We partake in an interdisciplinary approach toward developing novel techniques for diagnosing, monitoring, and treating oculoplastic and orbital disease. A post-doc in the oculoplastics lab will work on translational studies such as cell culture projects to help understand the molecular underpinnings of Thyroid Eye Disease and the impact of current treatment options. Our studies also work towards developing new treatment options in TED and understanding the proteomic profile of orbital and ocular surface inflammatory diseases. The post doc will also work on animal studies to explore new treatments for ocular surface diseases, including a multidisciplinary project with our cornea and chemical engineering department to better understand corneal neurotization and improved techniques to treat neurotrophic keratopathy and techniques to deliver growth factors and/or stem cells to the ocular surface. Further, our post-doc will participate in clinical research and clinical trials. We have over a dozen randomized clinical trials in collaboration with our ENT and endocrinology services. Finally, we have projects evaluating opportunities to improve diagnosis and management of oculoplastic disease using artificial intelligence and opportunities to expand the reach of eye care providers in identifying and managing patients with referral-warranted oculoplastic disease.

Required Qualifications: 

- MD or PhD with experience in cell culture, data gathering, data analysis, statistics, and scientific paper writing. 

- Successful experience during graduate school (e.g. with publications and presentations) is required

Required Application Materials: 

- CV 

- One-page statement of research accomplishments and interests 

- Contact information for 3 professional 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.