Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Xianjin Dai

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor First name:

Xianjin

Faculty Sponsor Last Name:

Dai

Stanford Departments and Centers:

Radiation Oncology, Radiation Physics

Postdoc Appointment Term:

One year, renewable for up to five years.

Appointment Start Date:

Flexible, though preferably by August 2026

Group or Departmental Website:

https://med.stanford.edu/medphysics.html

How to Submit Application Materials:

Please send application materials to xjdai@stanford.edu with the subject line 'Postdoc Application'.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

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 Dai Lab (Intelligent Image-Guided Intervention Lab) in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Stanford University is seeking multiple Postdoctoral Scholars to develop next-generation AI and imaging technologies for image-guided interventions and precision radiation oncology.

Position 1: AI for Medical Imaging (1-2)

Applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

* Foundation Models
* Agentic AI
* Reinforcement Learning
* Medical Image Analysis

Position 2: Intelligent Imaging Systems (1-2)

Applicants with backgrounds in Ultrasound/Photoacoustic Imaging are especially encouraged to apply. Experience with imaging system development is preferred but not required.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
Strong publication record and programming skills.

Required Application Materials:

CV
One representative publication
A research statement (no more than one page)