Posted on Tue, 09/03/2024 - 16:21

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor (Last, First Name): 
Ashley, Euan
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Med: Cardiovascular Medicine
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
one year
Appointment Start Date: 
ASAP
Group or Departmental Website: 
https://ashleylab.stanford.edu/
How to Submit Application Materials: 

Please email your CV along with your interest in this position to: ranil@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 FY25 minimum is $73,800.

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise in genomic sequencing and viral vector technology. The successful candidate will contribute to projects focused on gene therapy applications and the development of innovative viral delivery systems for therapeutic interventions, and genetic studies.The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge research involving viral and their invitro and invivo interactions . The primary focus will be on optimizing viral  vector systems, understanding their mechanisms of infection and exploring their navel applications in tissue engineering and gene therapy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and execute experiments to investigate AAV infection their replication dynamics, delivery, efficiency, specificity and cellular responses.Experience with advanced techniques such as next-generation sequencing.
  • Interpret experimental data, including molecular and cellular assays.
  • Collaborate with team members and other research groups on related projects.
  • Present findings at internal meetings and external conferences.
  • Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals.
Required Qualifications: 
  • Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Virology, Cell Biology, bioengineering  or related field.
  • Strong background in AAV biology, including hands-on experience with AAV vectors in cellular models.
  • Proficiency in molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, Western blotting, cell culture, immunofluorescence and viral assays).
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in gene therapy research or vector development.
  • Familiarity with bioinformatics tools for data analysis
Required Application Materials: 
  • Curriculum Vitae

 

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.