The Arc Institute is looking to advance progress in disease cures, including neurodegeneration, cancer, and immune dysfunction through curiosity-driven basic science and technology development.
Requirements
- PhD in metabolism, animal physiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genomics, or related field
- Experience with CRISPR screens, metabolomics, classical biochemistry/molecular biology, animal physiology
- Ability to design new research directions and projects
- Ability to learn and adapt new techniques
- Experience with molecular understanding of how key metabolites are sensed by the body
- Experience with developing novel therapeutic strategies for nutrient-based therapies
Responsibilities
- Find new functions for enzymes or cofactors (vitamins)
- Contribute to our molecular understanding of how key metabolites are sensed by the body
- Develop novel therapeutic strategies for nutrient-based therapies
- Collaborate with post-docs and students to understand how enzymes and metabolites interact for key biochemical functions
- Publish, present, and represent that lab in journals and conferences
- Present at lab meetings, and participate in Arc-wide activities (seminars, symposiums, etc)
Other
- 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
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while conducting rigorous and impactful research
- Ability to lead independent projects resulting in high impact publications
