Position Details:
- Department: Husain Lab, Stanford University
- Location: Stanford Research Park campus, 1701 Page Mill, Stanford, CA
- Mission: To make breakthroughs in the pancreas and beyond through innovation, partnerships, inclusion, and integrity
- Lab Website: www.husainlab.org
- Stanford Community: Over 8,000 contiguous acres, 1.93 billion dollar annual research budget, and 28.9 billion dollar endowment
- Faculty: Dr. Sohail Husain
- Department and Center: Ped: Gastroenterology
- Postdoc Appointment Term: Fixed term for one (1) year with opportunity for renewal
- Start Date: ASAP
Responsibilities:
- Conduct independent research and collaborate with the Pancreas Immunology section
- Use cutting-edge immune analysis technologies to study immune mechanisms and biomarkers in pancreatitis
- Work in a multidisciplinary lab environment and contribute to the wider lab community
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in immunology or a closely related field (previous postdoc training not required)
- Strong understanding of scientific principles and expertise in the field of science related to the research project
- Technical competence and experience with cell culture and genetic editing techniques
- Proficiency in molecular and cell biology techniques and working with mouse and human models
- Strong computer skills, including databases and scientific applications
Desired Qualifications:
- PhD, MD, or equivalent with prior training in immunology, biology, physiology, biochemistry, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in molecular and cell biology, including single cell sorting and analysis
- Experience with immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy, and diverse clinical patient sample analysis
- Technically rigorous, highly organized, and demonstrated excellence, innovation, and productivity in research
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team
Application Materials:
- Summary of previous research experience and interest
- CV/resume
- Three references
- Application Submission: Email the required materials to Dr. Bomi Lee (bomilee@stanford.edu)
Compensation:
- The expected base pay for this position is the Stanford University required minimum for postdoctoral scholars appointed through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. The FY23 minimum is $68,238.
Qualified candidates from the following fields can apply for the postdoctoral position in the Husain Lab:
- Immunology
- Biology
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Biomedical Sciences
- Related fields with a focus on immunology or pancreas research
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and individuals with closely related backgrounds may also be eligible to apply.
