Stanford, CA, United States (On-site)
Job Description
This is a 2-year fixed-term position which may be renewed, dependent upon funding, performance and programmatic need.
From benchtop research to international programs, the Department of Surgery delivers exceptional patient care, provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate education, and advances the field of surgery through innovative basic science and clinical research.
Our department is a high-performing team of dedicated faculty and staff, committed to setting ambitious goals that foster collaboration and drive growth in education, research, clinical training, and innovation—elevating the profile of Stanford Surgery and advancing our mission worldwide.
The laboratory of Dr. Electron Kebebew at Stanford School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery is seeking a Basic Life Research Scientist.
Our research is focused on mechanistic and translational studies in endocrine cancers. The two main areas of investigations are: 1) the identification of molecular pathways that govern endocrine cancer initiation and progression and characterizing the function of these altered genes/pathways using in vitro, 3D and in vivo models, and 2) discovery of therapeutic targets and novel anticancer agents for endocrine cancers.
Core Duties:
The candidate should have experience in standard molecular biology and cell biology techniques, performing and analyzing multiomic data, and be willing to learn, CyTOF and bioinformatics. The candidate must be quick to learn new techniques and be able to modify and adapt standard protocols. The candidate should be organized, display good judgment, have excellent communication skills and be a team player. The candidate will be expected to write and contribute to research protocols, manuscripts and grants.
The candidate will also be responsible for supervising, training, and mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, undergraduate students, medical students, clinical fellows, and visiting scientists and participate in collaborations with other research groups.
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the scientist with expertise in genetics, molecular biology and or cell biology will conduct translation research. The major responsibilities for this position are to independently perform functional genomic studies using in vitro and in vivo models of cancers, analyze biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis in human biospecimens, and evaluate novel targets for cancer therapy. The scientist will also be responsible for supervising and mentoring/training junior scientist and establishing collaborations and managing the daily function of the laboratory and a biospecimen repository.
Qualifications / Minimum Requirements:
- Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree, and at least 5 years of postdoctoral experience.
- Strong record of productivity and publications.
- Comprehensive understanding of biological sciences principles and expert level of knowledge and skills in field of science related to research projects.
- Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work with minimal direction in a change-oriented environment.
- Strong organizational, collaborative, and time management skills.
- Strong ability to write and communicate effectively.
- Ability to work independently and as part of the departments and the medical school’s medical education research teams.
The expected pay range for this position is $85,000 to $105,000 per annum.
Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years since their applicable education, field or discipline; departmental budget availability; geographical location, internal equity; among other factors.
Job Info
- Pay Range: Represents the job market pay range and may be adjusted depending on the geographic work location. $85,000-$105,000
- Pay Frequency: Annually
- Fixed Term: Y
- Stanford Schools and Units: School of Medicine
- Full time or Part time: Full Time
- Regular or Temporary: Regular
- Job Category: Academic
- Posting Date: 11/06/2026, 08:27 PM
- Grade: The grade level indicates the position's classification within the organization's pay scale and responsibility structure. R99
- Job Identification: 201671
Benefits that support you, and your future
- 18+ PTO days per year
- Health benefits start when you start
- Flexible work options
- World-class exercise facilities
- $6000+ annual tuition and training assistance
- 403(b) plan
- Mental health and wellness programs
- Free and discounted commuter transportation
Applies to regular full-time positions.
Why work at Stanford
- World-changing work in a culture of continuous learning
- An inspiring community that values collaboration
- High-quality health and wellness benefits that put you and your family first
- Access to world-class education and career development, with tuition reimbursement, training assistance, and more