About the job
Join the Arc Institute
The Arc Institute represents a pioneering scientific endeavor dedicated to advancing fundamental research and technology aimed at understanding and treating complex human diseases. Located in the heart of Palo Alto, California, we are an independent research organization that collaborates closely with leading institutions such as Stanford University, UCSF, and UC Berkeley.
While traditional university research models have led to significant breakthroughs, we advocate for innovative institutional approaches that can further scientific progress. Our model includes:
- Comprehensive Funding: We fully fund our Core Investigators’ research initiatives, liberating scientists from the constraints of conventional grant-based funding.
- Advanced Technology: Our Technology Centers are at the forefront of biomedical research, developing and optimizing cutting-edge experimental and computational tools in partnership with our Core Investigators.
- Exceptional Support: We provide unparalleled operational, financial, and scientific support, empowering researchers to pursue high-risk, high-reward projects that can lead to breakthroughs in areas such as neurodegeneration, cancer, and immune dysfunction.
- Collaborative Culture: At Arc, we understand that a thriving scientific culture is crucial for sustained excellence. We are committed to fostering an environment centered around curiosity, truth, ambition, and collaboration.
With over 350 dedicated team members and more than $650 million in committed funding, our state-of-the-art lab facility in Palo Alto is poised for rapid growth in the coming years.
About the Position
The Gilbert Lab seeks enthusiastic, diligent, and inquisitive candidates. Our research focuses on synthetic biology, functional genomics, and epigenetics, particularly utilizing CRISPR methodologies to modulate transcription. We are dedicated to understanding the mechanisms that determine and maintain cellular identity and the epigenome, and we aim to leverage our knowledge in epigenetics and synthetic biology to develop innovative therapeutic strategies addressing cancer, viral biology, and neurodegeneration.
