Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Merritt Maduke

Posted on Fri, 08/28/2026 - 12:54

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor First name: 
Merritt
Faculty Sponsor Last Name: 
Maduke
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Molecular and Cellular Physiology
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
One year with expectation to renew
Appointment Start Date: 
any time
Group or Departmental Website: 
https://med.stanford.edu/maduke.html
How to Submit Application Materials: 

Email to maduke@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.

Interested in molecular biophysics of ion channels and transporters? The Maduke laboratory at Stanford University is seeking a postdoctoral scholar who is curious about the molecular mechanisms of ion channels and transporters. The position involves studies on the CLC family of chloride channels and transporters, which play critical roles in human physiology and pathophysiology. Available projects include cryo-EM structure determination and electrophysiological studies of mechanism, tightly integrated with results from computational collaborations. 

The postdoc will join a diverse and friendly team, where members seek to support and collaborate with one another while carrying out independent projects. PI Maduke is committed to supporting her trainees through individual mentoring, through encouraging pursuit of new ideas, and through fostering a collegial lab environment. To augment lab-based training, Stanford’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) offers many courses and resources. As former Chair of the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Postdoctoral Affairs, Prof Maduke has worked closely with OPA, and she encourages postdocs in her lab to take advantage of the personal-growth and professional-development resources that are available.

Required Qualifications: 
  • Ph.D. in biophysics, biochemistry, chemistry, physiology, molecular biology, or related field.  
  • Experience in electrophysiology, structural biology, or membrane protein biochemistry is desirable but not necessary.  
  • More important is a flair for independent research, strong personal motivation, and an ability to think quantitatively and to communicate clearly.
Required Application Materials: 
  • A cover letter including a summary of your research experience and the rationale for your interest in this position. 
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Names and contact information for at least 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.