Postdoctoral Researcher, Neuro-Immune Interactions, Pluvinage Lab
Palo Alto, CA$80k+postdoctoralPosted 1mo ago
About the role
Postdoctoral researcher to study autoimmunity and neuro-immune interactions in neurological diseases, with opportunities to lead independent projects, publish high-impact work, and pursue long-term careers in academia or industry.
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and analyze experiments, taking ownership of a research project within the lab's scientific focus, with guidance from the PI and increasing independence as expertise grows
- Publish first-author papers in high-impact journals, present work at national and international conferences, and build a network of collaborators across the Arc Institute and beyond
- Mentor and train research associates, technicians, and students; engage in Arc-wide activities; contribute to a collaborative, inclusive research environment; maintain rigorous experimental records and documentation; contribute to lab operations, including equipment maintenance and protocol development
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 and be both an independent thinker and a highly collaborative team player
Skills
Required:ImmunologyNeuroscience/NeurobiologyCommunication
Nice to have:Computational biology
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