Search to join the Arc Institute as a Science Fellow

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Arc Institute seeks an outstanding scientist to join the Institute as a Science Fellow. The successful applicant would be appointed for a five-year term, with a formal check-in after three years, and would be employed by the Arc Institute. Science Fellows are early-career independent group leaders that pursue research agendas with a combination of innovative technologies, originality, and risk that are unlikely to be supported by traditional funding sources. They are provided with no-strings-attached funding as well as cutting-edge scientific and infrastructure support to enable high-risk, high-reward science, including lab space at Arc Headquarters in Palo Alto.

Candidates who aspire to groundbreaking research in immunology or neurobiology, with an emphasis on application to complex human disease, are particularly encouraged to apply.

This search is open to individuals who have completed or expect to complete their graduate training (e.g., PhD, MD, MD/PhD) between spring 2023 and summer 2025. To receive full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply by January 15, 2025.

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Additional questions you may have

Application and Eligibility

I received my PhD in 2022. Am I eligible to apply?
I did not receive my PhD from one of Arc's partner universities. Am I eligible to apply?
Are there specific research areas that Arc is prioritizing in this search?

Terms of the Appointment

Will Arc be my employer?
When does my appointment begin?
How long is the term of the Science Fellow appointment?
How will my progress be evaluated?
Is this a faculty position?
Will I have an academic appointment at one of Arc's partner universities?
Can I stay at my current university and still participate in the program?
Is there a possibility to transition to a Core Investigator position at Arc after the Science Fellows program?

Working at Arc

Where will my lab be located?
How much space will I have?
Will I have a team?
Will I have a faculty mentor?
Will I have teaching and service expectations?

Resources at Arc and the Partner Universities

What resources are available at Arc?
What are Technology Centers and how will I interact with them?
Which core resources will I have access to at partner universities?
What administrative and operational support is provided at Arc?

Funding

How much funding will I receive?
What is the salary for Arc Science Fellows?
Can I apply for NIH grants?
Can I apply for foundation grants?
Questions? Please email sciencefellowsearch@arcinstitute.org