Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Vivek Charu

Posted on Mon, 12/01/2025 - 15:30

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor First name: 
Vivek
Faculty Sponsor Last Name: 
Charu
Other Mentor(s) if Applicable: 
Brooke Howitt
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Pathology
Biomedical Data Science
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
1 year (renewable)
Appointment Start Date: 
As soon as feasible; February 2026
How to Submit Application Materials: 

Please email the required application materials to vcharu@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 $76,383.

We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work on cutting-edge single-cell and spatial-omics research. The ideal fellow will be interested in developing and applying novel computational algorithms to novel datasets generated in the setting of non-neoplastic and neoplastic disease. 

Key responsibilities include: (1) Conduct computational methods development and analysis for systems-level understanding of host-immune responses to diseases. (2) Collaborate effectively with a team of multidisciplinary scientists. (3) Participate in regular collaborative meetings (zoom, hybrid or in-person) across multiple sites. (4) Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences. (5) Contribute to the development of grant proposals.

Required Qualifications: 

Qualifications:

  • PhD in Computational Biology, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.

  • Strong background in computational analysis and immunological studies.

  • Experience with data analysis for single-cell or spatial methods is highly desirable.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Required Application Materials: 
  • CV
  • Two 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.