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Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Bo Yu

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor (Last, First Name): 
Yu, Bo
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Reproductive Biology
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
5 years
Appointment Start Date: 
Flexible
Group or Departmental Website: 
https://med.stanford.edu/bo-yu.html
How to Submit Application Materials: 

To apply, please send your application materials as listed above to: Dr. Yu, byu1@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 FY24 minimum is $71,650.

Dr. Bo Yu's lab in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University currently has an outstanding opportunity for a motivated postdoctoral fellow who is interested in reproductive biology and gynecological disease research. Dr. Yu’s lab is investigating ovarian and fallopian tube physiology and pathology, as well as Assisted Reproductive Technologies using cellular and molecular biology approaches. The clinical applications of our research spans from preimplantation genetic testing to ovarian cancer etiology. We use human samples collected from patients, mouse models, and organoid cultures. Our group collaborates with multiple departments at Stanford. Our lab website is: https://med.stanford.edu/bo-yu.html
 
We are searching for a postdoctoral candidate who is excellent with hands-on lab work, self-motivated, and collaborative. The individual will contribute to ongoing reproductive biology and benign or malignant gynecological disease research projects and be actively involved in all aspects of the lab activities including collecting samples, conducting experiments, reviewing literature, preparing interpretation and summaries of results, participating in conferences, and lab management duties.
 
Position responsibilities include:
• Organoid and stem cell culture
• Gene editing
• Mouse experiments
• Micromanipulation
• Immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, Confocal cell imaging
• DNA and RNA extraction and quantification, Quantitative PCR, Sequencing library preparation
• Other Cellular and molecular biology techniques
• Lab management responsibilities, training incoming students and other trainees

Required Qualifications: 
  • PhD in biological science or technology and a minimum of three years of research laboratory experience.
  • Prior experience with 2D and 3D cell culture, cellular and molecular biology, and mouse handling is required.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a research team.
Required Application Materials: 
  • CV including publication record
  • Cover letter including career interests, goals, and visa status
  • Contact information of at least 3 referees

 

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.