Postdoctoral Researcher, Horns Lab
Palo Alto, CA$80k+full-timePosted 5mo ago
About the role
Postdoctoral researcher position in the Horns Lab at Arc Institute, focusing on bridging synthetic biology and genomics to address immunology and neuroscience questions, with opportunities for independent, high-impact projects and collaboration across Arc, Stanford, and Bay Area institutions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct high-impact research: Design, execute, and analyze experiments; take end-to-end ownership of a research project within the lab’s scientific focus, with guidance from the PI and increasing independence as you develop expertise.
- Develop as a future scientific leader: Publish first-author papers in high-impact journals, present at national and international conferences, and build a network of collaborators across Arc, Stanford, and beyond.
- Foster scientific excellence: Mentor and train research associates, technicians, and students; engage in Arc-wide activities (seminars, symposia); contribute to a collaborative research environment; maintain rigorous experimental records and documentation; contribute to lab operations including protocol development and maintaining shared infrastructure.
Qualifications
- Doctorate (PhD, MD, MD/PhD, DVM, or equivalent) in bioengineering, synthetic biology, genomics, immunology, neuroscience, molecular biology, or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a track record of scientific writing (manuscripts, preprints, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be both an independent thinker and a highly collaborative team player.
Skills
Required:Independent project leadershipScientific communication
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