Basic Life Research Scientist

About the Role

The Red-Horse Lab in the Department of Biology at Stanford University and HHMI studies vascular biology in many contexts – including cardiovascular and placental development. The lab seeks a creative and motivated Senior Scientist with post-doctoral experience and a background in RNA molecular biology or whole organ imaging and analysis to join a small, collaborative team. As part of a nascent effort focused on a novel scientific direction in the lab, you will work closely with a tight knit team of PhD-level scientists to investigate what causes pregnancy complications early in pregnancy before symptoms appear. This role is hands-on and lab-focused, requiring independent development and execution of rigorous molecular biology and imaging experiments within a small team. The successful candidate will combine strong experimental skills with the ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with scientists across multiple disciplines.

Core Duties

• Propose, establish, and execute on approaches and technologies to advance whole-mount imaging and analysis of maternal-fetal interface.
• Implement fit-for-purpose assay cascades to support research, bridging sequencing and imaging-based readouts.
• Contribute to multiple projects and make scientific and written contributions to progress reports, grant applications, and manuscripts.
• Coordinate and collect samples on a weekly basis interfacing with clinical and research team members.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Ph.D. or its equivalent in research skill and subject knowledge.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Developmental Biology, Bioengineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of post-doctoral experience in RNA biology or imaging technologies (biotech or academia).
• Hands-on expertise across a diverse set of histological and molecular biology methodologies for interrogating anatomy (e.g., spatial transcriptomics, RNAseq, Adipoclear, iDisco+, light-sheet or confocal imaging).
• Proven ability to work independently and drive projects with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to independently design and troubleshoot experiments.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary groups.
• Experience with mouse work and in vivo techniques.
• Track record of publications.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $74,000 - $96,000. 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; internal equity; among other factors.

Benefits

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

• Career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course.
• Superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• Health or fitness classes at world-class exercise facilities, plus excellent health care benefits.
• Free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.

Schedule

This is a 100% FTE, 1-year fixed-term, exempt position. This position will be based on the Stanford campus.