Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Vanessa Barone
Postdoc @Stanford University posted 2 days agoJob Description
Important Info
Stanford Departments and Centers:
Biology, Hopkins Marine Station
Biology
Postdoc Appointment Term:
3-years
Appointment Start Date:
September-December 2025
Group or Departmental Website:
https://baronelab.org/(link is external)
https://biology.stanford.edu/(link is external)
https://hopkinsmarinestation.stanford.edu/(link is external)
How to Submit Application Materials:
email CV and cover letter to vbarone@stanford.edu(link sends e-mail)
Does this position pay above the required minimum?:
No. The expected base pay for this position is the Stanford University required minimum for all postdoctoral scholars appointed through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. The FY25 minimum is $76,383.
Evolution of asymmetric cell division in spiralian embryos
This Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP)(link is external) funded project is in collaboration with the labs of Hervé Turlier (CIRB-CNRS) and Chema Martin (Queen Mary University of London). We will combine cell biology, biophysics and -omics approaches to study a unique mode of asymmetric cell divisions found in spiralian embryos: the formation of a cellular protrusion known as the “polar lobe”. This polar lobe is formed during cell division and is inherited by only one daughter cell, leading to asymmetries in both cell size and fate. Interestingly, this evolutionary innovation has independently arisen in multiple species, making it an ideal system for studying the origins of asymmetric divisions in evolution.
We seek a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to this project by developing a mechanistic understanding of polar lobe formation at the molecular, cellular and biophysical level. You will adapt live imaging, genetic and molecular manipulation, and biophysics assays to embryos of several spiralian species.
The ideal candidate for this position has either strong foundations in live imaging, cell biology and biophysics and/or has prior experience working with spiralian embryos. This postdoc position will require establishing new model species in the lab, developing protocols for experiments that have not been attempted before, and collaborating with an international and interdisciplinary team.
For more information visit our lab website baronelab.org(link is external). Interested applicants should send their CV and a cover letter to Vanessa(link sends e-mail). Preferred start date September – December 2025.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD
Required Application Materials:
- CV and cover letter
Stanford 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.
