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Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Robert Shafer

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor (Last, First Name): 
Shafer, Robert
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Med: Infectious Diseases
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
3 years
Appointment Start Date: 
Early 2024
Group or Departmental Website: 
https://med.stanford.edu/id.html
How to Submit Application Materials: 

Please submit all application materials to rshafer@stanford.edu.

Does this position pay above the required minimum?: 
Yes. The expected base pay range for this position is listed in Pay Range field. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.
Pay Range: 
$72,000 - $80,000

The Shafer Laboratory at Stanford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar passionate about combating antiviral drug resistance. You'll collaborate on groundbreaking projects and contribute to the globally utilized Stanford HIV Drug Resistance Database (HIVDB).

Our plans:
1. Enhancing HIVDB as a resource that provides the scientific foundations for the biological, clinical, and epidemiological importance of mutations in the targets of HIV therapy
2. Analyzing HIVDB for ground-breaking publications
3. Creating the knowledge bases required to apply our genotypic resistance testing software to other viruses
4. Integrating AI tools like large language models to curate antiviral drug resistance papers and to manage inquiries

This fellowship is designed to hone your skills and foster new learning. You’ll have the autonomy to delve into related research areas that spark your interest.

Required Qualifications: 

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
1. Deep understanding of virus evolution and antiviral therapy
2. Expertise in viral sequence data analysis and statistical tools
3. Proficiency in programming and eagerness to master new technologies
4. Solid grasp of probability and statistics
5. Strong communication skills for leading collaborations and interacting with the scientific community
Qualifications:
6. PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, virology, or a related field
7. Pursuit of a career in bioinformatics, evolutionary virology, or antiviral therapy  

Required Application Materials: 

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Cover letter that describes your research interests and alignment with our mission
3. 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.