Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Feng Vankee-Lin

Posted on Thu, 09/24/2026 - 15:55

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor First name: 
Feng
Faculty Sponsor Last Name: 
Vankee-Lin
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Psychiatry, Behavioral Medicine
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
Initial appointment of 1 year, with possibility of renewal after the first year for an additional 1-2 years by mutual agreement.
Appointment Start Date: 
Flexible
Group or Departmental Website: 
https://cogtlab.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.

The Stanford Cognitive and Translational Neuroscience Laboratory (CogT Lab) has opening positions for Postdoctoral Research Fellow in AI and Computational Neuroscience. Our lab focuses on understanding age-related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases, with a special emphasis on Alzheimer's disease. The ideal candidate will possess not only a deep conceptual understanding of neuroscience but also advanced technical expertise in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data modeling approaches. We are committed to investigating the mechanisms of brain aging and developing innovative interventions to promote successful cognitive aging. All fellows will be offered an NIH-level competitive monthly stipend. 

Required Qualifications: 
  • PhD in Biomedical/Electrical Engineering, Cognitive Neuroscience, Computational Neuroscience, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Strong background in neuroimaging/physiological data analysis (e.g., MRI, EKG) and programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R).
  • Expertise in machine learning, deep learning, foundation models/LLM.
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills. Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong motivation & ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Required Application Materials: 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Yang Merik Liu <merik.liu@stanford.edu>.

 

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.