Postdoctoral– Automation of Microscale Tissue: The Tang Lab at Stanford University, under the direction of Prof. Sindy Tang, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to lead the development of an automated platform for microscale tissue dissection, based on the novel µDicer system. This NIH-funded position will focus on advancing cancer immunotherapy and spatial proteomics through innovative microtissue dissection technology.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Automation of Microscale Tissue Dissection System (Stanford University)
📋 Opportunity Summary Table
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Automation of Microscale Tissue Dissection |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
| Research Area | Automation, Mechatronics, Bioengineering, Tissue Dissection, Robotics |
| Location | Stanford University, California, USA |
| Duration | 1–2 Years |
| Start Date | ASAP (Flexible) |
| Application Deadline | Open Until Filled |
| Contact Email | sindy@stanford.edu |
🧑🔬 Designation
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
🔬 Research Area
- Automation of microscale tissue dissection systems
- Mechatronics and robotic system development
- Imaging integration and spatial tissue mapping
- Cancer organoid generation and spatial proteomics
📍 Location
Prof. Sindy Tang’s Lab
Stanford University, California, USA
🎓 Eligibility / Qualifications
Required:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Robotics, or a related field
- Experience in mechatronics, motion control, robotics, or hardware-software integration
- Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or C++
- Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks/Fusion 360) and hands-on prototyping
- Experience with microscopy systems (brightfield, fluorescence, stereomicroscopy)
- Strong image processing and data analysis skills
- Ability to independently develop and troubleshoot complex instrumentation
Preferred:
- Experience in microfluidics, organoid/sample handling, or histological workflows
- Background in biomedical automation and high-content imaging
📝 Job Description
The selected fellow will:
- Design and build an automated µDicer-based benchtop tissue dissection system
- Integrate precision hardware (actuators, XY stages, cameras)
- Develop control software for synchronized mechanical and imaging operations
- Build image analysis pipelines for microtissue mapping and registration
- Collaborate with biologists and clinicians for validation with real samples
- Document progress and contribute to peer-reviewed publications
🧑🔧 What We Offer
- Collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment
- Access to cutting-edge facilities for fabrication and imaging
- Opportunities to publish, present, and contribute to translational biomedical innovations
📬 How to Apply
Send a single PDF file via email to Prof. Sindy Tang at sindy@stanford.edu with the following:
- CV with full publication list
- Research Statement (½–1 page): summary of research accomplishments, interest in the project, approach to the problem, and expected contributions (figures welcome)
- Contact details of 3 references
- Links to 2–3 representative publications and a portfolio of relevant projects (devices, systems, tools, etc.)
⏳ Last Date to Apply
Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may be filled on a rolling basis.
🔗 Reference:
µDicer Publication – Nature Microsystems & Nanoengineering (2024)
Feel free to reach out to Prof. Sindy Tang with any questions regarding the position or application process.
