Postdoc: Neuro-Immune Interactions for Cognition

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

Job summary

Arc Institute in Palo Alto is seeking a Postdoc to join the Pluvinage Lab. The role focuses on undiagnosed autoimmunity and neurodegenerative disease, using functional genomics, protein display technologies, and computational tools to reveal mechanisms of cognitive impairment.

You will work closely with the PI and a collaborative team, design experiments, pursue translational questions, and contribute to lab operations, with opportunities to publish first-author work and present at conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD-level training in immunology, neuroimmunology, neuroscience, genetics, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative research environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments with increasing independence under PI guidance.
• Publish first-author papers and present work at conferences to build a network of collaborators.
• Mentor and train lab personnel and contribute to lab operations and protocol development.

Skills

Immunology

Education

Doctorate (MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent)

Job description

Arc Institute in Palo Alto is seeking a Postdoc to join the Pluvinage Lab. The role focuses on undiagnosed autoimmunity and neurodegenerative disease, using functional genomics, protein display technologies, and computational tools to reveal mechanisms of cognitive impairment.

You will work closely with the PI and a collaborative team, design experiments, pursue translational questions, and contribute to lab operations, with opportunities to publish first-author work and present at conferences.