Postdoctoral Researcher, Jain Lab

Arc Institute

Palo Alto, CA, United States
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

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