About the job
About Arc Institute
The Arc Institute is an innovative scientific organization dedicated to advancing basic science and technology to understand and treat intricate human diseases. Based in Palo Alto, California, Arc operates as an independent research body, collaborating closely with prestigious institutions such as Stanford University, UCSF, and UC Berkeley.
While traditional university research has achieved remarkable successes, we are committed to exploring new institutional frameworks that can catalyze further progress. Our unique approach encompasses:
- Funding: Arc provides comprehensive financial support to Core Investigators (PIs), freeing researchers from the limitations of conventional project-based grants.
- Technology: As biomedical research increasingly relies on sophisticated tools, our Technology Centers focus on enhancing, optimizing, and implementing cutting-edge experimental and computational technologies in partnership with Core Investigators.
- Support: We strive to offer exceptional operational, financial, and scientific backing that empowers scientists to undertake ambitious, long-term research projects aimed at significant advancements in curing diseases like neurodegeneration, cancer, and immune disorders.
- Culture: Recognizing the pivotal role of institutional culture in scientific excellence, we foster an environment that prioritizes curiosity, truth-seeking, ambition, and collaborative spirit.
With a team of over 350 members and more than $650 million secured in funding, Arc Institute is poised for rapid growth, supported by our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities in Palo Alto.
About the Position
We are on the lookout for a Postdoctoral Fellow with a strong background in human immunology, neurobiology, or neuroimmunology to join the Pluvinage Lab. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from neurological disorders by investigating unexplained autoimmune responses in both rare cases and prevalent neurodegenerative diseases.
The key questions we explore include:
- How do autoantibodies influence cognitive functions?
- What are the origins, targets, and mechanisms of pathogenic autoantibodies in neurological disorders?
- How can we effectively eliminate pathogenic autoantibodies while preserving the integrity of the immune system?
- What is the impact of comorbid conditions on these processes?

