Important Info
Faculty Sponsor (Last, First Name):
Steveson, David
Other Mentor(s) if Applicable:
Bruce Ling
Stanford Departments and Centers:
Pediatrics
Postdoc Appointment Term:
Initial appointment is for 18 months, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability
Appointment Start Date:
11/01/2024
Group or Departmental Website:
How to Submit Application Materials:
Please send your application materials to bxling@stanford.edu with the subject line "Postdoctoral Application – LCMS."
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.
As a postdoctoral scholar, you will focus on applying advanced LCMS techniques to address key research questions in areas such as metabolomics, proteomics, and biomarker discovery. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, clinicians, and engineers to develop and optimize LCMS-based methodologies for high-impact studies.
The responsibilities:
- Develop and apply LCMS methods for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of biological samples.
- Design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and interpret results.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other researchers to integrate LCMS into broader research projects.
- Present findings in scientific meetings and contribute to high-quality publications.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field.
- Extensive experience with liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LCMS) and related techniques.
- Strong background in method development, sample preparation, and data analysis.
- Proven track record of research productivity as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in metabolomics, proteomics, or lipidomics.
- Familiarity with bioinformatics and statistical tools for LCMS data analysis.
- Prior experience in a biomedical research setting.
Required Application Materials:
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- A cover letter detailing your research experience and career goals.
- A curriculum vitae (CV) including a list of publications.
- Contact information for three references.