Postdoctoral Researcher, Neuro-Immune Interactions, Pluvinage Lab

The role

This person will design, execute, and analyze experiments to explore autoimmunity in neurological diseases. Work involves using functional genomics, protein display technologies, and computational tools on human samples.

What you will do

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments
• Take ownership of a research project within the lab's scientific focus
• Publish first-author papers in high-impact journals
• Present work at national and international conferences
• Mentor and train research associates, technicians, and students
• Engage in Arc-wide activities
• Keep rigorous experimental records and documentation
• Contribute to lab operations including equipment maintenance and protocol development

Required qualifications

• Doctorate (MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent) in immunology, neuroimmunology, neuroscience, genetics, or a related field
• Demonstrated expertise in human immunology, neurobiology, or computational biology with a strong understanding of immune–nervous system interactions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be an independent thinker and a highly collaborative team player

Nice to have

• Clinical residents or fellows interested in physician-scientist pathways

Before you apply

• Submit CV
• Submit brief cover letter describing research interests, projects of interest, and lab fit
• Include contact information for 3+ references

About the company

Arc Institute is an independent nonprofit research organization at the interface of artificial intelligence and biology. It is based in Palo Alto and partners with Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco.