Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Louise Sun

Posted on Fri, 09/04/2026 - 14:47

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor First name: 
Louise
Faculty Sponsor Last Name: 
Sun
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain 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://profiles.stanford.edu/louise-sun
How to Submit Application Materials: 

Please submit your application to Ariadna Renteria at arenteria@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.

Our research team is seeking a postdoctoral scholar interested in cardiovascular and cardiac surgery outcomes research and predictive analytics using advanced statistical and machine learning methods applied to large claims and electronic health record databases and multimodal data, including physiological waveforms and medical imaging. 

We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment in which postdoctoral scholars have opportunities to lead independent projects, mentor junior team members, and contribute to multidisciplinary research. The principal investigator is an experienced mentor committed to supporting the scholar’s development toward a career as an independent investigator. Our group collaborates extensively with researchers across disciplines and institutions, offering broad opportunities for scientific growth, mentorship, and professional development.

Required Qualifications: 
  • Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) conferred by start date
  • Demonstrated experience with analysis of large health databases
  • Demonstrated experience with applying advanced machine learning methods to multimodal data
  • Demonstrated strong technical writing skills
  • Experience with grant writing is preferred but not required
Required Application Materials: 
  1. Curriculum vitae 
  2. Cover letter describing relevant experiences, interests, and goals 
  3. A scientific writing sample (e.g., manuscript or thesis chapter) 
  4. Contact information for 3 references

 

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.