Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Michael Schumacher, PhD

Posted on Tue, 05/26/2026 - 15:16

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor First name: 
Michael
Faculty Sponsor Last Name: 
Schumacher, PhD
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
Fixed term for one (1) year with opportunity for renewal
Appointment Start Date: 
ASAP
Group or Departmental Website: 
https://med.stanford.edu/ibd-celiac-disease.html
How to Submit Application Materials: 

Interested candidates should submit a single combined PDF that includes (1) a letter of interest with a brief summary of previous research experience (~1 page), (2) a current CV/resume, and (3) contact information for three references. Please email application materials to Michael Schumacher at schumach@stanford.edu and cc Kristoffer Nguyen at krisng@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 Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, and the Schumacher Gut Science Lab are seeking a creative, motivated, and collaborative Post-Doctoral Fellow to join our team and conduct fundamental research studies aimed at better understanding tissue and immune re-modeling responses that occur in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In work supported by the Stanford Medicine Children’s Center for IBD and Celiac Disease and the NIH, the Schumacher Lab is focused on understanding how tissue immunity shapes intestinal epithelial biology. Our research focues on the intersection of mucosal immunology, intestinal physiology, and cell biology. Our disease-focused studies use cell and organoid based approaches in addition to acute and chronic experimental murine models of disease to identify how to harness tissue and cellular mechanisms to promote intestinal health. In particular, we aim to advance our understanding of the fundamental biological mechanisms of intestinal health and disease to discover new regenerative medicine approaches and therapeutic targets for IBD.

The applicant must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent qualification, with training in modern techniques in physiology, immunology, molecular biology, or a related discipline. The individual will drive an independent research project as well as work as part of a team on multiple IBD-focused projects. The postdoctoral fellow will work with the principal investigator in project development and direction while also being an integral part of the wider lab community.

The Schumacher Lab is located in the Stanford Research Park campus of Stanford University at 1701 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The lab is embedded within the Stanford scientific community, consisting of over 8,000 contiguous acres, with a $1.98 billion annual research budget. Stanford is a premier institute for innovative and foundational research on human biology and health. Twenty Nobel laureates are currently members of the Stanford community. There are >160 members of the National Academy of Science among the >2400 faculty. Over 2500 postdoctoral scholars currently work in this highly diverse environment at Stanford.

Required Qualifications: 
  • A Ph.D. or equivalent with prior relevant training in Immunology, Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
  • Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles.
  • Strong molecular and cell biology techniques, as well as experience working with mouse and human models.
  • Strong general computer skills, experience with databases and scientific applications, and ability to quickly learn and master various computer programs.
  • Must be technically rigorous, organized, and have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and productivity in research.
  • Ability to drive projects both as a project lead and a team player, develop and write manuscripts, and apply for independent grant and project funding.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Strong background and hands-on experience in gastrointestinal physiology, immunology, inflammatory diseases, or stem cell biology.
  • Experience in molecular and cell biology, flow cytometry, FACS cell isolation and analysis.
  • Experience generating and working with large datasets (e.g., tissue RNA sequencing, single cell RNAseq, spatial proteomics or transcriptomics)
  • Technical experience with primary cell culture and cell culture of immortalized cell lines and stem cells.
  • Experience with cell culture and organoid experimental techniques and analysis.
  • Able to work independently and function effectively as part of a team of scientists, physicians, students, postdoctoral fellows, and laboratory and animal technicians and staff.
Required Application Materials: 
  • Letter of interest and brief summary of previous research experience (~1 page)
  • CV/resume
  • Three 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.