Postdoctoral Researcher, Pluvinage Lab

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.