Evolutionary Cell Biology Fellow
Arcadia Science is an evolutionary biology company developing evolution-informed methods, tools, and computational models for therapeutics research and releasing open scientific resources.
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About Arcadia Science
Arcadia Science uses iterative computational prediction and experimental validation across target identification, research-organism selection, biologics design, and technology development. It also publishes open-source research tools, protocols, datasets, and applications for scientists.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will conduct a defined research project across diverse cellular and organismal systems during a three-month fellowship. You will develop and optimize experimental workflows, validate tools and predictions, analyze phenotypic data, maintain detailed records and SOPs, and publish results openly.
Requirements
- PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field
- Hands-on expertise in cell-based or organism-based assay development
- Proficiency with core cell biology tools and techniques
- Comfort with core molecular biology tools and techniques
- Comfort working with diverse cellular organisms and systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Develop, adapt, and optimize experimental workflows for phenotypic data collection across diverse cellular and organismal systems
- Validate platform tools and test predictions using cell-based or organism-based assays
- Troubleshoot experimental challenges independently and creatively
- Collaborate across disciplines to contribute to shared research goals
- Maintain detailed experimental records and standard operating procedures
- Publish results openly by the end of the fellowship
Benefits
- Travel and relocation support for candidates temporarily relocating to the Bay Area
- Visa sponsorship for qualified candidates
Hiring Process
Application review; in-person interviews; short practical work test; reference and background checks; offer.
