# Postdoctoral Researcher, Jain Lab

**Company**: Arc Institute
**Location**: Palo Alto, CA
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $80,000
**Category**: Research
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

Arc Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Jain Lab in Palo Alto, CA.

The Jain Lab focuses on understanding how organisms interact with their environments, particularly in relation to oxygen and vitamin/cofactor metabolism. The lab has recently made significant discoveries regarding the therapeutic potential of chronic hypoxia for mitochondrial disease, which is currently in clinical trials.

As a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Jain Lab, you will:

- Explore new functions for enzymes or cofactors (vitamins)

- Contribute to the 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 enzyme and metabolite interactions

- Publish, present, and represent the lab in journals and conferences

- Participate in lab meetings and Arc-wide activities

The ideal candidate will have:

- A PhD in metabolism, animal physiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genomics, or a related field

- 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

The minimum base salary for this position is $80,000, determined by relevant postdoctoral experience.

## Skills

### Required
- metabolism
- animal physiology
- molecular biology
- biochemistry
- genomics
- CRISPR screens
- metabolomics
- classical biochemistry/molecular biology

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