Funding & benefits
Postdocs receive a step increase every September 1, adjusted to cumulative years of research experience. The funding scale levels are the minimum levels. Many departments and/or labs establish norms regarding funding postdocs at levels higher than the minimum to take into account equity within the unit.
For more information, see Levels and Sources of Financial Support for postdoctoral scholars in Stanford Research Policy Handbook.
For additional administrative information regarding postdoc funding processing, click the Administrator section on Paying Scholars.
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
Stanford University has an open postdoctoral position under faculty mentor Christopher Bennett in the departments of Surgery and Emergency Medicine. The appointment starts with a one-year term, which can be extended for up to two years after reevaluation. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree with quantitative training and show proficiency in economic analyses through peer-reviewed publications, including works under review or in press. They also need excellent English communication skills and must submit two letters of recommendation with contact information.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Medicine & Health. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Doctoral degree with quantitative training and demonstrated proficiency in economic analyses through peer reviewed publications (including works that are under review, in press, or published).
- Excellent communication skills in English
Should you apply?
It suits Postdoctoral applicants working in Medicine & Health. Expect to prepare 1 document (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Postdoctoral.
- Study area: Medicine & Health.
- Study destination: United States.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- Two letters of recommendation, with contact information
Application process
- Review guidance on Finding a Faculty Mentor
Application checklist
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Is this for Master's, PhD or postdoctoral applicants?
It is for Postdoctoral level researchers at Stanford Postdoctoral Affairs in United States.
When is the deadline?
Stanford Postdoctoral Affairs states: "Start date is flexible; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled."
What do I need to submit?
The official page lists 1 item: Two letters of recommendation, with contact information.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from Stanford Postdoctoral Affairs's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 20 Oct 2026 · Verified Oct 20, 2026
Timeline context
- No fixed closing date — applications are considered as they arrive.
About Stanford Postdoctoral Affairs
Stanford Postdoctoral Affairs is based in United States and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.
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