Geballe Laboratory for Advanced Materials (GLAM) at Stanford University 2027
Overview
The Geballe Laboratory for Advanced Materials at Stanford University offers a two-year appointment designed for early-career scientists of exceptional ability. The program is situated within an interactive and collaborative research environment that fosters discovery and learning.
Who can apply
The opportunity is open to qualified candidates who have no more than two and a half years of postdoc experience. Applicants must have received their PhD by the start of the position. The primary faculty mentor must be a member of the laboratory, though candidates are also encouraged to propose collaborative research connecting the laboratory with other Stanford departments or independent labs, in which case a secondary mentor does not need to be a laboratory member. Non-US citizens are eligible, and responsibility for obtaining the necessary visa is assumed by the host faculty member.
What you get
The appointment provides two years of support with an initial annual salary of $80,000 along with benefits. Additionally, appointees receive $5,000 per year in discretionary funds intended to cover research and travel expenses.
Requirements
Applicants must submit their information online, including their name, current position, current institution, and bachelor's degree details covering the subject, institution, and graduation date. If applicable, applicants must also provide PhD information including thesis title, institution, department, thesis advisor, and graduation date. Required submission materials include the name and email of a proposed faculty host in the laboratory, a letter from that host, a curriculum vitae with a publication list, a research statement of up to two pages, and the names, institutions, and email addresses of two referees who will submit letters of recommendation. An optional copy or preprint of a most relevant recent publication may also be included.
Key dates
The application deadline is November 30, 2026, and all materials must be submitted online by 11:59 pm PST on that date.