Innovation Fellow
Arcadia Science is an Emeryville, California biotechnology company developing evolution-informed methods to predict and test therapeutics, while releasing open research tools and resources.
Funding history
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About Arcadia Science
Arcadia Science uses computational prediction and experimental validation across target identification, model selection, biologics design, and technology development. Its public tools include applications and open-source pipelines for scientific research.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will execute a defined pilot project, identify risks early, and establish go or no-go decision points. You will maintain experimental documentation, contribute ideas for new pilots, and publish results, data, code, protocols, and methods openly at the end of the fellowship.
Requirements
- PhD in life sciences, bioengineering, or a related field
- Wet-lab and computational-analysis experience
- Programming skills in Python or R
- Familiarity with Bash and version control
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across functions
- Writing and verbal communication skills
- Experience troubleshooting experimental or computational challenges
Responsibilities
- Execute a defined pilot project
- Identify key risks and optimize for rapid decisions
- Establish and track go or no-go decision points
- Maintain detailed experimental records and workflow documentation
- Contribute to ideation for new pilots
- Publish results, data, code, protocols, and methods openly
Benefits
- Travel support for temporary relocation
- Relocation support for temporary relocation
Hiring Process
Submit a resume and answer application questions; in-person interviews; short practical work test; reference and background checks before an offer.