Postdoctoral Researcher, Pluvinage Lab
Arc InstitutePalo Alto, California, United States
Posted October 31, 2025
960000 - 960000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Arc Institute is a non-profit scientific institution headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It partners with Stanford University, UCSF, and UC Berkeley to conduct curiosity-driven basic science and technology development, focusing on complex diseases like cancer, neurodegeneration, and immune dysfunction. Arc's distinctive approach involves betting on people rather than projects, enabling long-term research agendas and accelerating scientific progress for patient impact.
Job Description
The Arc Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to focus on developing novel treatments for neurological diseases. The role involves exploring undiagnosed autoimmunity in rare patients and common neurodegenerative conditions, utilizing cutting-edge research methods like CRISPR screens and immune repertoire sequencing. The research contributes to understanding how autoantibodies regulate cognition and identifies potential protective autoantibodies.
Requirements
- Doctorate (MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent) in immunology, genetics, neuroscience, or related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be independent and collaborative
- Commitment to intellectually stimulating research and publication