A person who specializes in related research or further study in Stanford University for a limited time after obtaining a doctorate. According to the notice of Stanford University, postdoctoral researchers in Stanford University refer to those who engage in relevant research or pursue advanced studies in Stanford University for a limited time after obtaining a doctorate. Stanford University, officially named Leland Stanford Junior University, is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, USA. It is headed by the Board of Directors of Leland Stanford University. It is a private co-educational research institution of higher education and a member of the Global Forum of University Presidents.