Funding & benefits
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Eligible programmes & fields
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About this opportunity
Stanford Postdoctoral Affairs in the United States has opened the position Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Frederick Dirbas. Subject areas covered include Medicine & Health. Support includes salary funding. On eligibility, Stanford Postdoctoral Affairs states: "required - PhD, MD/PhD degree in Cancer Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Genetics, Cancer Stem Cells, Immunology, or relevant discipline." A closing date is not stated, so verify it on the official page before committing time to this.
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
- Required - PhD, MD/PhD degree in Cancer Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Genetics, Cancer Stem Cells, Immunology, or relevant discipline
- Academic background: Required - PhD, MD/PhD degree in Cancer Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Genetics, Cancer Stem Cells, Immunology, or relevant discipline
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at Postdoctoral level working in Medicine & Health. Expect to prepare 2 documents (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
- Desirable — computational. R or Python for analysis and figure generation. Bulk RNA-seq workflows such as DESeq2 or edgeR. Single-cell or spatial transcriptomic analysis using Seurat, Scanpy or Space Ranger. Quantitative image analysis in ImageJ/Fiji or QuPath. Familiarity with Singular G4X platform.
- Current CV with publication list
Application process
- Review guidance on Finding a Faculty Mentor
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Which degree level does Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Frederick Dirbas support?
It is for Postdoctoral level researchers at Stanford Postdoctoral Affairs in United States.
Is there a deadline?
The official page does not state a closing date. Confirm timing directly with Stanford Postdoctoral Affairs before preparing an application.
Which documents does Stanford Postdoctoral Affairs ask for?
The official page lists 2 items: Desirable — computational. R or Python for analysis and figure generation. Bulk RNA-seq workflows such as DESeq2 or edgeR. Single-cell or spatial transcriptomic analysis using Seurat, Scanpy or Space Ranger. Quantitative image analysis in ImageJ/Fiji or QuPath. Familiarity with Singular G4X platform, Current CV with publication list.
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.
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Official sources last checked: 20 Oct 2026 · Verified 1 h ago
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