Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Kris Prado

Posted on Wed, 02/11/2026 - 09:09

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor First name: 
Kris
Faculty Sponsor Last Name: 
Prado
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Urology
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
The initial appointment will be for one year, with renewal contingent upon performance.
Appointment Start Date: 
Flexible (June 2026 - Oct 2026)
How to Submit Application Materials: 

Interested candidates should submit the required application materials to both kprado@stanford.edu and tjge@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 $76,383.

Research Focus

The Prado Lab and the Ge Lab in the Department of Urology are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Fellow to join our co-mentored team. The labs’ combined research is focused on investigating the role of urothelial exfoliation in cancer therapeutics. The labs are committed to fostering a highly collaborative and scientifically rigorous environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn about and gain experience in the real-world translation of research into clinical applications.

Key Projects

The Postdoctoral Fellow will drive research across several exciting projects, which include:

  • Investigating the biological mechanisms governing urothelial exfoliation and regeneration.
  • Optimizing stem cell engraftment after urothelial exfoliation
  • Developing diagnostic and therapeutic tools to improve the management of urothelial cancer via urothelial exfoliation. 
Required Qualifications: 
  • A Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and conduct independent research, including developing and troubleshooting new experimental protocols.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines.
  • Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity and rigor.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with molecular/cell biology techniques such as cell culture, immunofluorescence staining, RNA sequencing, confocal microscopy.
  • Experience with or willingness to perform animal/mouse work, and handling of human tissue/fluid samples
Required Application Materials: 
  1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  2. A cover letter detailing research interests and relevant experience, and what interests you about this particular position
  3. Letters of reference or contact for three references

 

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