Postdoc: Neuro-Immune Interactions for Brain Health

Arcinstitute; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc Institute in Palo Alto seeks a Postdoc to join the Pluvinage Lab. You will investigate autoimmunity's role in cognitive function using functional genomics, protein display, and computational biology, with the aim of uncovering autoantibodies that influence cognition in neurological disease.

You will lead independent projects, publish in high-impact journals, and train researchers while contributing to translational questions bridging neuroscience and immunology.

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology, neuroimmunology, neuroscience, genetics, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in human immunology, neurobiology, or computational biology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze high-impact experiments in neuroimmunology.
• Publish first-author papers and present at conferences.
• Mentor researchers and contribute to lab operations.

Skills

Immunology

Neurobiology

Computational biology

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in immunology/neuroimmunology/neuroscience

Tools

CRISPR screens

Phage display

Immune repertoire sequencing

Job description

Arc Institute in Palo Alto seeks a Postdoc to join the Pluvinage Lab. You will investigate autoimmunity's role in cognitive function using functional genomics, protein display, and computational biology, with the aim of uncovering autoantibodies that influence cognition in neurological disease.

You will lead independent projects, publish in high-impact journals, and train researchers while contributing to translational questions bridging neuroscience and immunology.