Posted on Wed, 01/29/2025 - 15:04

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor (Last, First Name): 
Dhanasekaran, Renumathy
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Med: Gastroenterology
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
1 years initially, up to 5 years depending on progress.
Appointment Start Date: 
Feb 15, 2025 or later
Group or Departmental Website: 
https://med.stanford.edu/dhanasekaran-lab.html
https://med.stanford.edu/gastrohep.html
How to Submit Application Materials: 

Email PI dhanaser@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 $73,800.

The Dhanasekaran Lab at Stanford University is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellows to lead innovative research projects in the immunobiology of liver cancer. Our lab focuses on understanding the complex interplay between tumor cells, the immune microenvironment, and the liver’s unique immunological landscape to develop novel immunotherapeutic strategies for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Key Research Areas:

• Deciphering immune escape mechanisms in liver cancer.

• Identifying immune checkpoints and novel therapeutic targets.

• Characterizing tumor-immune interactions using spatial and single-cell multiomics.

• Developing preclinical models to study immune modulation in HCC.

Opportunities & Resources:

• Work in a highly collaborative environment at Stanford School of Medicine.

• Access to cutting-edge technologies such as CyTOF, spatial transcriptomics, and advanced organoid models.

• Strong mentorship in career development, grant writing, and translational oncology.

• Opportunities for high-impact publications and presentations at top conferences.

Required Qualifications: 
  • Ph.D. in some area of cancer biology,  immunology or hepatology.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to work effectively with collaborating researchers.
  • Successful applicants will have a productive record of research and publications.
Required Application Materials: 
  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • Brief statement of research experience, and future goals.
  • Contact information for 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.