Join Our Team

Who thrives with us

Our lab is a community of bold, interdisciplinary thinkers passionate about the neuroscience of human connection and empowerment. We seek individuals who bring curiosity, creativity, commitment, and their authentic selves to the scientific process. We believe teams flourish when united by a shared mission, and we are driven by a fundamental question in human neuroscience: How can we unlock our full potential as humans?

Who we seek

We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and career stages who have experience or a strong interest in neuroimaging (fNIRS, fMRI), neurobiology, psychiatry, psychology, or computer science (including machine learning).

What you'll gain

Your learning experience will depend on your career stage, with opportunities to build strong skills in:

• Experimental Design
• Data Collection – fNIRS single scanning, fNIRS hyperscanning, multimodal imaging (fNIRS/fMRI).
• Data Analysis – Quantitative methods, neuroimaging analyses.
• Computational Methods – Machine learning, decision-making under uncertainty.
• Scientific Communication – Manuscripts, grant proposals, outreach.
• Professional Development – Aligning workplace needs and values with your purpose.

Through hands-on research, mentorship, and collaboration, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to advance your career and make meaningful contributions to science and society.

How to get involved

Ready to make an impact? Email Dr. Stephanie Balters at balters@stanford.edu.