Postdoctoral Researcher, Neuro-Immune Interactions, Pluvinage Lab

We are seeking a Postdoc to join the Pluvinage Lab at the Arc Institute.

Our goal is to improve the lives of patients with neurological diseases by exploring undiagnosed autoimmunity in rare mystery cases and common neurodegenerative conditions alike.

Your work will have the potential to uncover novel autoantibodies that drive cognitive decline in autoimmune encephalitis, that modulate cognitive decline in dementia, and that promote cognitive resilience in healthy brain aging.

Responsibilities:

• 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, neurobiology, or computational biology 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