Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Ngan Huang

Posted on Sun, 07/05/2026 - 17:54

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor First name: 
Ngan
Faculty Sponsor Last Name: 
Huang
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
2 years
Appointment Start Date: 
09/2026
Group or Departmental Website: 
https://med.stanford.edu/huanglab
How to Submit Application Materials: 

 Interested applicants should send the required application materials to Dr. Huang at ngantina@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.

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Ngan F Huang, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.  We are interested in studying the role of cell-biomaterial interactions that 1) mediate differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells into cardiovascular lineages, and 2) biomaterials that mediate transdifferentiation of somatic cells into cardiovascular lineage.  In particular, we are interested in studying the role of extracellular matrix factors including substrate rigidity and ligand binding density in regulating these processes.  The insights gained from these empirical studies will be paired with computational biology and machine learning to develop predictive AI models of how cells interpret and respond to the surrounding extracellular matrix.

Required Qualifications: 
  • We are looking for highly motivated postdoctoral candidates with a PhD in bioengineering deep knowledge in computational biology and machine learning.
    • Candidates with a molecular biology or engineering degrees with experience in coding will also be considered. 
  • The successful candidate should have a good publication record, be experienced in computational biology, and have good scientific writing and oral communication skills. 
  • Experience with biomaterials and induced pluripotent stem cell culture are a plus. 
Required Application Materials: 
  • CV
  • Cover letter outlining research experience and interests

 

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.