Postdoctoral Fellow in AI for Spatial Biology: The Lu Lab at Stanford University is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Fellow with deep expertise in advanced AI and generative modeling to engage in transformative research in cancer biology using spatial multi-omics data.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area:
AI and Computational Biology
Location:
Stanford University, Urology Department
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Computer Science, AI/ML, Computational Biology, or a related quantitative field
- Proven expertise in deep generative modeling and large-scale multimodal learning
- Experience with GPU-accelerated computation and high-dimensional data analysis
- Enthusiasm for applying AI innovations to real biological and medical challenges
Job Description:
The successful candidate will:
- Design and train state-of-the-art generative AI architectures (e.g., diffusion transformers, multimodal representation learning) for modeling high-dimensional biological images.
- Develop computational methods to reconstruct and simulate 3D tissue architecture and dynamics.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, biologists, and clinicians to interpret model outputs and guide new experiments.
Why Join Us:
- Access to unique, large-scale spatial datasets generated in-house.
- Work at the intersection of AI and human biology in a highly interdisciplinary environment.
- Define a new frontier in generative AI for spatial biology while developing your independent research trajectory.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following application materials via email to guolanlu@stanford.edu:
- Cover letter describing relevant experiences, accomplishments, interests, and goals.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Name and contact information of three references.
Last Date to Apply: Until position Filled
Please note that the initial appointment term is for one year, starting February 1st, 2026, with the possibility of annual renewal contingent upon performance. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Compensation:
This position offers a base salary equal to the FY25 Stanford University required minimum for postdoctoral scholars, which is $76,383.
Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
