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The Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University seeks a full-time pediatric neurosurgeon at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the University Medical Line based primarily at Stanford University Medical Center and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. We are particularly interested in candidates who have significant skills as a teacher, scientist and neurosurgeon, with a subspecialty focus in epilepsy.

The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill. Faculty rank and line will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Individuals appointed as Assistant or Associate Professors will have completed their house staff training and, and pediatric neurosurgery fellowship training.  They must demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in the overall mix of contributions in clinical care, teaching and scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine appropriate to the programmatic need upon which the appointment will be based.  There should be evidence that candidates have the promise to attain regional or national recognition for excellence in the overall mix of contributions.   If these individuals have not had formal teaching experience, they should have demonstrated during their house staff and fellowship training a commitment to teaching, and they should have the potential to meet or exceed acceptable standards in teaching.

The candidate must be board-certified or eligible from the ABNS in pediatric neurosurgery, and eligible for a California medical license. It is expected that the candidate will have special interest and expertise in pediatric neurosurgery with a subspecialty focus in epilepsy surgery. It is also expected that the candidate will continue to expand the Pediatric Neurosurgery Program at Stanford and develop an academic career with responsibilities including patient care, teaching, and clinical or laboratory research.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

The Neurosurgery Department, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates may optionally include as part of their research or teaching statement a brief discussion of how their work will further these ideals.

Submit CV, a brief letter and the names of three references to:

https://facultypositions.stanford.edu/en-us/job/493423/assistant-or-associate-professor-pediatric-neurosurgeon

The Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University School of Medicine is recruiting for a one-year Clinical Instructor position in neurosurgical trauma and spinal surgery, starting Jul 1, 2023. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience in neurosurgical trauma and spinal surgery.

The major criterion for appointment as Clinician Educators is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, teaching, administrative, and/or scholarship appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill. Academic rank and line will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

The successful applicant is required to have an M.D. degree and obtain medical licensure within the State of California.

Responsibilities will include the surgical and medical care of inpatients and outpatients at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC), a teaching affiliate of Stanford University School of Medicine. The primary clinical assignment will be at SCVMC in San Jose, California, which is a busy Level-1 trauma center.

The appointment consists of extensive exposure to the surgical treatment of cranial and spinal trauma, as well as minimally invasive and complex spinal surgery. There will be ample opportunities for clinical research through well-established institutional trauma registries. Spinal training includes state-of-the-art image guidance systems, intraoperative CT, and 3D fluoroscopy. The Clinical Instructor will participate in weekly clinical conferences at Stanford and be involved with resident training.

Full-time faculty within the program include Drs. Harminder Singh, Marco Lee, and Tene Cage.

This position is for a one-year fixed term.

Applications will be reviewed beginning Jan 20th, 2023, and accepted until the position is filled.

The Neurosurgery Department, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates may optionally include as part of their research or teaching statement a brief discussion of how their work will further these ideals.

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We are seeking highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellows

The successful candidate will work independently and with other team members on projects related to understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying pediatric high-grade glioma growth and invasion in order to find new therapeutic targets.

The ideal candidate will be able to independently and collaboratively design and conduct laboratory experiments in patient derived tumor models and in rodent xenograft models.  The postdoc will ideally have a background in genetic and epigenetic profiling of tumors, familiarity with CRISPR/Cas9 technology, metabolomics, cell culture, DNA recombinant methods and plasmid cloning, imaging and quantitative analyses, biochemistry including Western blotting and protein purification, and manuscript preparation. The successful candidate with be self-motivated and will work well with others in the lab and with our community of collaborators.  The applicant will be considered for more senior positions depending on experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications: 

• The minimal qualifications are a PhD, MD or MD/PhD with a focus in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, cancer biology, biochemistry, developmental biology, or related field.
• Motivation to work in a small group setting and pursue collaborative opportunities
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Record of first-authorship publications in peer-reviewed high-quality scientific journals.
•  Laboratory experience with methods relevant to genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and cancer biology.
•  Attention to detail
•  Integrity

Required Application Materials: 

• Cover letter describing your specific interests and background
• 1 page or less describing motivation and what interests you about this particular position and area of science
• Resume or C.V.
• Contact information for three relevant references with strongly supportive letters of recommendation
  

Stanford is an equalopportunity 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.

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor (Last, First Name): Prolo, Laura

Stanford Departments and Centers: Neurosurgery

Postdoc Appointment Term: At least 2 years

Appointment Start Date: ASAP

How to Submit Application Materials: The application materials can be emailed to lmprolo@stanford.edu

We are seeking a highly motivated Basic Life Research Scientist

We are seeking an exceptional, highly motivated and collaborative Research Scientist to join the Prolo Lab in the Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine. The successful candidate will work independently and with other team members on projects related to understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying pediatric high-grade glioma growth and invasion in order to find new therapeutic targets.

The ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated and will have an outstanding track-record of innovation and success in graduate school and postdoctoral research with a sustained record of first-author publications. The candidate will work independently and collaboratively to design and conduct laboratory experiments in patient derived tumor models and in rodent xenograft models.  They will have a background in genetic and epigenetic profiling of tumors, familiarity with CRISPR/Cas9 technology, metabolomics, cell culture, DNA recombinant methods and plasmid cloning, imaging and quantitative analyses, biochemistry including Western blotting and protein purification, manuscript preparation and grant preparation.  

Required Qualifications: 

A PhD or MD/PhD degree with at least 5 years of experience in molecular, cellular or cancer biology in academia or industry. A strong background in molecular biology, cell culture, assay development and microscopy are essential. Patient derived tumor modeling and mouse handling experience are desirable.  The ideal candidate must be technically rigorous and  organized. Integrity and attention to detail are essential skills.  The candidate will have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, be able to work independently and collaboratively, and will help with training of postdoctoral fellows, students and research assistants.

Required Application Materials: 

• Cover letter describing your specific interests and background
• 1 page or less describing motivation and what interests you about this particular position and area of science
• Resume or C.V.
• Contact information for at least three relevant references with strongly supportive letters of recommendation
  

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.