Posted on Thu, 10/17/2024 - 21:53

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor (Last, First Name): 
Thiam, Hawa Racine
Other Mentor(s) if Applicable: 
Deborah Gordon
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Bioengineering
Biology
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
1 year, renewable contract
Appointment Start Date: 
January 2025
Group or Departmental Website: 
https://hrthiamlab.stanford.edu/
http://www.stanford.edu/~dmgordon/
How to Submit Application Materials: 

Email to hrthiam@stanford.edu AND dmgordon@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.

Are you a quantitative scientist interested in applying your background to develop experimental and modeling approaches to understand how neutrophils, the first responders to infections, search for pathogens?


The Thiam and Gordon Labs at Stanford University have an open postdoc position funded by Stanford BioX. The position is a 1-year renewable contract and is envisioned as a joined appointment between the two labs.
 

We seek applications from highly motivated research fellows who recently obtained or will soon obtain their PhD in Physics, Biophysics, Computational Biology or Quantitative Cell Biology. Experience with modelling and quantifying collective behavior and quantitative microscopy is essential. Experience with microfluidics will be favorably viewed.
 

This project requires the tight integration of computational modelling and experimental biophysics. Candidates should have experience or demonstrated interest in both wet and dry lab research. Candidates should have demonstrated the ability to work independently as well as in multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have excellent organizational and communication skills. English is the operating language.

Required Qualifications: 
  •  PhD in Physics, Biophysics, Computational Biology or Quantitative Cell Biology. 
  • Experience with modelling and quantifying collective behavior and quantitative microscopy is essential. 
  • Experience with microfluidics will be favorably viewed.
Required Application Materials: 
  • Cover letter
  • CV containing names of 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.