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Stanford University (SU)

Stanford, California, United States · Private · Founded 1885

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QS #3 (2026)
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Funding not stated 16 Oct 2026

Stanford Science Fellow

Stanford University · Stanford Science Fellows

  • Stanford, United States
  • Various Disciplines & Fields

The Stanford Science Fellows program invites applications from outstanding graduating doctoral students and early career postdoctoral scholars (no more than three years from degree and no more than two years of prior postdoctoral experience by the start of their term) with a clear intellectual drive to advance foundational research in the natural sciences and a strong commitment to engage collaboratively with a diverse community of scholars. Stanford Science Fellows are an interdisciplinary community of exceptional postdoctoral scholars from around the globe whose work is driven by a sense of

Fully funded 16 Oct 2026

Bloch Fellowship in Quantum Science and Engineering

Stanford University · Q-FARM

  • Stanford, United States
  • Materials Science

The Stanford-SLAC Quantum Initiative, Q-FARM, invites applications for the 2027 Bloch Fellowships in Quantum Science and Engineering. Named after the pioneering Stanford scientist Felix Bloch in honor of his wide-ranging quantum mechanical discoveries and inventions, these fellowships are intended for the next generation of researchers blazing a similarly innovative trail. Candidates are encouraged to describe in their research proposal opportunities for collaboration with one or multiple groups at Stanford. The initial appointment includes 3 years of support including salary and benefits. App

Fully funded 1 Nov 2026

Van Bibber Fellowship in Experimental Physics

Stanford University · Varian Physics

  • Stanford, United States
  • Physics

The 2027 Van Bibber Fellowship is now open for applications. We seek early-career scientists of exceptional ability in the field of experimental physics who have a focus on exploring fundamental particles and interactions. The fellowship will provide support for research in the group of a faculty member of the Stanford Physics department. Applicants should have a background in experimental physics, with an emphasis on developing instrumentation and techniques relevant to investigating fundamental physics questions in areas including experimental particle physics and atomic, molecular, and opti

Fully funded 2 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Fellows at the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology

Stanford University · Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology

  • Stanford, United States
  • Astronomy

The Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (KIPAC) at Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory invites applications from recent or soon-to-be Ph.D. graduates for postdoctoral fellowships in astrophysics and cosmology. The positions offer opportunities to develop innovative and independent research programs in these areas using computational, experimental, observational, and theoretical approaches. Existing research programs at KIPAC span many areas of astrophysics and cosmology and include studies of dark energy and cosmic dynamics, structure and galaxy for

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

Postodoctoral Fellow

Stanford University · Simons Collaboration on Extreme Electrodynamics of Compact Sources

  • Stanford, United States
  • Plasma Physics

The Simons Collaboration on Extreme Electrodynamics of Compact Sources (SCEECS) is advertising several SCEECS Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers working in fields relevant to the collaboration. The positions will be for up to 3 years and will offer competitive salaries and benefits. Most appointments are anticipated to begin in the fall of 2027, though earlier start dates can be entertained, if appropriate. SCEECS is a multi-national, collaboration that focuses on the theory of neutron stars and black holes, building on recent astrophysical discoveries and upcoming experimental opportuni

Funding not stated 20 Nov 2026

Life Science Research Professional 1

Stanford University

  • Stanford, United States

The lab of Jeffrey Goldberg, MD, PhD at Stanford University is seeking a Life Science Research Professional 1 to perform basic functions and activities involved in defined research projects, related to models of retinal degeneration and the rapeutics to rescue function, and to independently conduct and analyze experiments. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Biologist with experience in animal disease models and molecular biology techniques PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*: Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, perform desk-based computer tasks, u

Fully funded 11 Dec 2026

Via Postdoctoral Fellowship

Stanford University · VIA Project

  • Palo Alto, United States
  • Astrophysics

We invite applications for recent or soon-to-be Ph.D. graduates for postdoctoral fellowships to work on the Via Project. We expect to have 1-2 positions available. The position(s) will offer the opportunity to conduct an innovative and independent research program in any area of astrophysics enabled by Via Survey, expected to start operations in 2027-28. The Via Survey is a forthcoming spectroscopic survey designed to achieve 100 m/s radial velocity stability for millions of faint stars across the full sky while reaching LSST’s single visit depth for transient spectroscopy, opening a new obser

Funding not stated No deadline given

Postdoctoral Fellow

Stanford University · Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics

  • Stanford, United States
  • Physics

Stanford UniversityStanford Leinweber Institute for Theoretical Physics The Stanford Leinweber Institute for Theoretical Physics (LITP) is searching for postdoctoral fellows for the Leinweber Physics Postdoctoral Fellowship as well as other LITP fellowships. The full range of theoretical physics will be considered with particular areas of focus this year including quantum field theory and string theory, cosmology and quantum gravity, particle physics and phenomenology and quantum information science. LITP enjoys fruitful interactions with the Q-FARM initiative in quantum science and engineerin

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