Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Anna Gloyn

Posted on Wed, 01/21/2026 - 18:24

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor First name: 
Anna
Faculty Sponsor Last Name: 
Gloyn
Other Mentor(s) if Applicable: 
Polly Fordyce (Genetics & Bioengineering)
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Pediatrics, Endocrinology and Diabetes
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
One year with the opportunity to renew
Appointment Start Date: 
05/01/2026
Group or Departmental Website: 
https://med.stanford.edu/genomics-of-diabetes.html
How to Submit Application Materials: 
  • Please send your application as a single PDF to agloyn@stanford.edu
  • Please give your email the title of Application for Post-Doctoral Position 1 in the TGD Lab. 
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.

POSITION 1 

We seek highly motivated individuals with a strong foundation in molecular genetics and biochemistry to work on projects related to precision diagnostics for diabetes. Research will be focused on generating large maps of variant effects using disease relevant assays and state-of-the art micro-fluidic platforms developed at Stanford by the Fordyce lab. 

Individuals should have experience with molecular cloning, next generation sequencing, experience with enzyme kinetic assays is highly desired. Candidates should be team players who are prepared to work on collaborative projects and to work across the laboratories of Dr Gloyn and her collaborator Dr Polly M Fordyce in the Departments of Bioengineering and Genetics.    

Individuals should have an interest in precision medicine, human genetics and working at scale to deliver resources to understand protein function, clinical variant interpretation and molecular mechanisms for diabetes. 

The PI is committed to training and mentoring and will provide exceptional opportunities for career development and a welcoming and supportive laboratory environment which values kindness, honesty, curiosity and integrity.

Required Qualifications: 
  • PhD in either -  Biochemistry  / Molecular Biology / Human Genetics / Bioengineering 

Further details are given in the statement above 

Required Application Materials: 
  • Covering Letter outlining why this post-doctoral position is of interest and your unique suitability for the post.   
  • Full CV with details of relevant experience, publications and experience presenting data at national and international meetings
  • Names and addresses of 3 academic references.  One of these must be your main PhD supervisor. 

 

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.