Base: $80,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
On-site
Oxygen and vitamin metabolism
Mitochondrial disease research
Crispr screens
The Arc Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Jain Lab, focusing on the interaction between organisms and their environments, particularly regarding oxygen and vitamin metabolism. The role emphasizes independent project leadership, collaboration, and the development of new therapeutic strategies, requiring a strong background in relevant scientific fields
Job Summary
Arc Institute is an independent nonprofit research organization at the interface of artificial intelligence and biology, working to accelerate scientific progress and understand the root causes of complex diseases.
The Jain Lab studies how organisms interact with their environments, focusing on oxygen and vitamin metabolism, with a recent discovery showing chronic hypoxia as a therapy for mitochondrial disease.
Post-docs 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.
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The Arc Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Jain Lab, focusing on the interaction between organisms and their environments, particularly regarding oxygen and vitamin metabolism. The role emphasizes independent project leadership, collaboration, and the development of new therapeutic strategies, requiring a strong background in relevant scientific fields.
Salary
Base: $80,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
oxygen and vitamin metabolism
mitochondrial disease research
CRISPR screens
metabolomics
classical biochemistry
molecular biology
animal physiology
Nice-to-have
push the boundaries of biomedical research
rigorous and impactful research
intellectually independent
solving puzzles with translational impact
Key Requirements
PhD in metabolism, animal physiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genomics, or related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Independent thinker and highly collaborative team player