Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Avnesh Thakor

Posted on Fri, 02/20/2026 - 10:57

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor First name: 
Avnesh
Faculty Sponsor Last Name: 
Thakor
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Radiology, Pediatrics
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
1 Year Fixed Term
Appointment Start Date: 
Immediate
Group or Departmental Website: 
http://stanfordsumit.com
https://www.pedrad.radiologyweb.su.domains/
How to Submit Application Materials: 

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Does this position pay above the required minimum?: 
Yes. The expected base pay range for this position is listed in Pay Range field. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.
Pay Range: 
77,000 - 120,000

The Stanford Division of Pediatric Radiology within the Department of Radiology is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to perform basic functions and activities involved in defined research projects and independently conduct and analyze experiments. 

The work will be carried out in the laboratory of Dr. Avnesh Thakor, the SUMIT lab. The SUMIT laboratory, Stanford University Minimally Invasive Therapy (for Precision delivery), conducts translational islet transplantation research, leveraging pulsed focused ultrasound (pFUS) to modulate the tissue microenvironment, optimize islet delivery, and improve engraftment and function in both preclinical and clinical settings. We are seeking highly motivated individuals who are passionate about science, learning and having fun. 

Candidates with a strong background in molecular and cellular biology, and/or experience in bioinformatics, will find this an ideal environment to apply and develop their skills. Duties involve culture and maintenance of stem cells and human/mouse islets, standard molecular biology techniques in DNA and RNA extraction, quantitative PCR, ELISA, microscopy, flow-cytometry, immunostaining, and previous experience with animals (i.e. mouse handling, organ collection). The candidate will be responsible for leading scientific projects, including design and execution of experiments, analysis and presentation of data as well as contribution to manuscript, report and grant preparation. The candidate will also be expected to optimize existing protocols in collaboration with other lab members. Additional tasks will include keeping detailed records of experiments performed and reagent stocks. This position is for a 1 year fixed-term, with the possibility of renewal based on funding, performance, and operational needs.

Duties and responsibilities include:

  • RNA/DNA extraction
  • RNA sequencing
  • ELISA
  • Cell culture.
  • Islet biology.
  • Mouse handling.
  • Flow-cytometry analysis and sorting.
  • Microscopy, protocol optimization (confocal microscopy – preferred).
  • Novel assay development.
  • Attendance at weekly lab meetings.
  • To contribute to multiple projects and to make scientific and written contributions to progress reports, grant applications, and manuscripts.
  • Other duties may also be assigned. 
Required Qualifications: 
  • Ph.D. in molecular biology, immunology, stem cell biology, or related field.
  • Extensive experience with molecular biology, mouse handling and procedures, flow-cytometry analysis and cell sorting, mammalian cell culture, RNA-sequencing, and microscopy.
  • Ability to independently design and troubleshoot experiments.
  • Excellent communication and organization skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, GraphPad Prism, R, and other.
Required Application Materials: 
  • CV

  • Brief statement of research interests

  • 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.