Phoenix

Arizona

1356 live openings

The approaches we take

discovery-driven projects starting with human samples (cerebrospinal fluid, PBMCs, brain tissue) from curated cohorts of patients with neurological diseases, CRISPR screens, phage display, immune repertoire sequencing

Postdocs will be encouraged to lead independent projects resulting in high impact publications, present at conferences, and prepare for long-term careers in academia or industry. Clinical residents or fellows interested in physician-scientist pathways are encouraged to apply.

• About you
• You have a strong foundation in human immunology, neurobiology, or neuroimmunology and are eager to apply this expertise to translational questions in neurological disease.
• You are extremely curious and self-motivated.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment while conducting rigorous and impactful research.
• You are intellectually independent and are able to design new research directions and projects (with input from your PI).
• You are eager to learn and adopt new techniques.
• You are excited by solving puzzles that have a translational impact and/or creating new therapeutic approaches.

In this position you will • Conduct High-Impact Research

• 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 you develop expertise
• Develop as a
• Future
• Scientific
• Leader: Publish first-author papers in high-impact journals, present your work at national and international conferences, and build a network of collaborators across the Arc Institute and beyond
• Foster
• Scientific
• Excellence: Mentor and train research associates, technicians, and students, engage in Arc-wide activities (seminars, symposia, journal clubs); contribute to a collaborative, inclusive research environment; keep rigorous experimental records and documentation; contribute to lab operations, including equipment maintenance and protocol development

Requirements

• Doctorate (MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent) in immunology, neuroimmunology, neuroscience, genetics, or a related field
• Demonstrated expertise in human immunology or neurobiology, 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with pooled genome-scale CRISPR screening
• Proficiency in single-cell immune repertoire sequencing
• Experience working with primary human samples (CSF, PBMCs, or tissue)
• Familiarity with computational analysis pipelines for high-dimensional immunological or single-cell data
• Track record of first-author publications in immunology, neuroscience, or related fields

The minimum base salary for this position is $80,000. Base salary for this role is determined by how many months of relevant postdoctoral experience a successful candidate has. Base salary for this role is not negotiable.