Life Science Research Professional

The laboratory of Dr. Cong at Stanford University is seeking a Life Science Research Professional 2 to join our lab in the Department of Pathology at Stanford University. 

You will be working with an unparalleled, leading-edge community of faculty and staff that are fundamentally changing the world of health care. You will have the opportunity to influence and drive change with your innovative ideas, the ability to make a difference, and participate in human advancements. Our culture is fast-paced, energetic, and growing all the time.  We offer a variety of benefits beyond traditional medical, dental, retirement, and savings options:

• Events and programs for children, sports camps, tuition options

• World-class intellectual stimulation through learning and development classes, workshops, and onsite conferences from leading-edge speakers and faculty

• Work/life and family-friendly policies and reimbursement

• Participation in Stanford’s social responsibility and sustainable programs for a better world

• A vibrant university culture that values the uniqueness of each individual

About the Lab:
 

The overarching goal of the lab of Dr. Le Cong at Stanford (Dept. of Pathology and Dept. of Genetics) is to develop cutting-edge gene-editing and single-cell technology to tackle complex human diseases, with a focus on cancer and neuro-immune diseases. We integrate machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) tools and apply these technologies to stem cell and organoid models for developing precision gene and cell therapies. Some ongoing projects are: (1) using state-of-the-art CRISPR screens to understand cancer innate immunity and resistance to immunotherapy; (2) probing immune regulation in neurodegeneration in the brain combining human genetics, novel delivery methods, and ML/AI co-scientists; (3) developing single-cell lineage tracing tools to study epigenetic regulation in stem cell models of complex diseases. Our interdisciplinary team has pioneered gene-editing and epigenetic engineering tools, high-throughput functional screening, single-cell multi-omics tools, and agentic AI and AI-XR co-scientists for accelerating end-to-end biomedical discovery. 

To learn more about the investigators, please see our group’s website (www.conglab.com) and Dr. Cong’s profile (https://profiles.stanford.edu/186687).

We are a highly innovative team collaborating with experts working on stem cell biology, cancer, and aging-associated diseases at Stanford. This will be a unique opportunity to learn and grow in AI-native research, biotechnology, and translational medicine.