Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Antonio Hardan

Posted on Tue, 04/07/2026 - 17:45

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor First name: 
Antonio
Faculty Sponsor Last Name: 
Hardan
Other Mentor(s) if Applicable: 
Jennifer Phillips, Booil Jo, Mirko Uljarevic
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Psychiatry
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
This is an initial two-year position with the possibility of one additional year depending on availability of funds.
Appointment Start Date: 
Start date will be mutually agreed upon between program leaders and the applicant.
Group or Departmental Website: 
https://med.stanford.edu/autismcenter.html
How to Submit Application Materials: 

Interested applicants should contact Beth Archibald at earchiba@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 FY27 minimum is $79, 056.

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Psychometrics in Autism 

The Stanford Autism Center is pleased to announce the availability of a mentored postdoctoral research fellowship in psychometrics and scale development. This position is being offered to well-qualified postdoctoral scientists interested in advancing human subjects research in the field of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders. The ultimate goal of this postdoctoral training program is to support the development of the next generation of investigators whose research will help improve the lives of individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. We are seeking applicants who have prior experience and interest in psychometrics and scale development.

The fellow will be mentored by Stanford, including Drs. Antonio Hardan, Jennifer Phillips, and Booil Jo, and will have mentoring access to have breadth of talented affiliated faculty members and consultants (e.g., Mirko Uljarevic, MD, PhD). Didactic and hands-on training in many theoretical and applied areas of research will also be available to support attainment of the training goals and Stanford University offers a rich postdoctoral training environment with unparalleled access to courses, workshops, and bootcamps in a wide range of topic areas. For more information, please visit https://postdocs.stanford.edu/prospective-postdocs.

The competitive stipend has been adjusted for the cost of living in the Bay Area, and additional funds will be available to support training activities and pilot research. The position also includes health benefits, time off with pay, sick leave, and flex time to attend national conferences or participate in other training programs. A detailed description of university benefits is available at: https://postdocbenefits.stanford.edu/.

Required Qualifications: 
  • Previous research experience with autism and specifically psychometrics is desirable.
  • In particular, the candidates should have demonstrable experience with latent variable approaches and proficiency in relevant statistical software (e.g., MPlus, R, or Stata).
  • Applicants must have graduate training in psychology, neuroscience, medicine, or another advanced degree in a related discipline (Ph.D., Psy.D., M.D., or equivalent); and have completed all degree requirements prior to the start date. 
Required Application Materials: 
  1. Up-to-date CV
  2. 1-2 page statement of research accomplishments, proposed training plans for this postdoc position, and future research goals
  3. Contact information for three reference from individuals familiar with the candidate’s research and future scientific aspiration

 

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.