Postdoctoral Researcher - Metabolism & Oxygen Sensing

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

Job summary

Arc Institute's Jain Lab seeks motivated post-doctoral researchers to explore how metabolism and disease intersect, focusing on oxygen and vitamin/cofactor pathways. The work uses CRISPR screens, metabolomics, biochemistry, and animal physiology to uncover how organisms sense nutrients and how therapies can modulate these processes.

Posts lead independent projects toward high-impact publications and careers in academia or industry.

Qualifications

• PhD in metabolism, animal physiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genomics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Find new functions for enzymes or cofactors (vitamins).
• Contribute to molecular understanding of how key metabolites are sensed by the body.
• Develop novel therapeutic strategies for nutrient-based therapies.
• Collaborate with post-docs and students to understand enzyme/metabolite interactions.
• Publish, present, and represent the lab in journals and conferences.
• Present at lab meetings and participate in Arc-wide activities.

Education

PhD in metabolism, animal physiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genomics, or related field

Job description

Arc Institute's Jain Lab seeks motivated post-doctoral researchers to explore how metabolism and disease intersect, focusing on oxygen and vitamin/cofactor pathways. The work uses CRISPR screens, metabolomics, biochemistry, and animal physiology to uncover how organisms sense nutrients and how therapies can modulate these processes.

Posts lead independent projects toward high-impact publications and careers in academia or industry.