Evolutionary Cell Biology Fellow

We are Arcadia Science, an evolutionary biology company founded and led by scientists. Our mission is to turn natural innovations into real-world solutions by developing systematic and quantitative approaches to leveraging biology for therapeutics R&D. We share our research as openly as possible to accelerate discovery and make our work broadly useful.

We’re closing the gap between biological data and biological understanding. Our Validation team does this by closing the design–build–test–learn loop through lab validation across diverse organisms.  Read more about our work through our publications.

 

We are seeking an Evolutionary Cell Biology Fellow to join our Validation team for a 3-month fellowship. This is an ideal opportunity for scientists who recently completed their PhDs, or are in the final stages of their postdoc training. 

 

Evolutionary Cell Biology Fellows will generate phenotypic and genotypic data to compare cellular features across organisms. Because we use evolution to select the best organism to study each biological question, fellows will work with diverse, often non-traditional organisms and cell types. Fellows will contribute to a defined project with the goal of publishing their work openly by the end of the fellowship.

We are looking for candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Cell-based or organism-based assay development and optimization
• Live cell imaging, high-content screening, or other high-dimensional phenotyping approaches
• Diverse cellular organism and system development and/or utilization (including non-model organisms)
• Molecular biology techniques (cloning, transformation, PCR, genetic manipulation, protein detection)
• Protocol development and adaptation for new organisms or cell types
• Comparative analysis between species driven by evolutionary information
• Quantitative approaches to phenotypic measurement

• Develop, adapt, and optimize experimental workflows for gathering phenotypic data 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 with cross-disciplinary teams to contribute to shared research goals
• Keep detailed experimental records and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Publish results openly by the end of the fellowship

Qualifications

• PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in cell 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
• Familiarity with data analysis using Python or R is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Compensation

$8,000 - $12,000 per month 

Fellows will receive a competitive monthly stipend. Travel and relocation support is available for candidates relocating temporarily to the Bay Area. 

What We Look For

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Application Process 

Please submit a resume and fully answer all application questions addressing your interest in and qualifications for the position. The review process will involve in-person interviews and a short, practical work test. Employment offers are contingent on reference and background checks. 

Arcadia is an equal opportunity workplace; we welcome people from all backgrounds and communities. We provide competitive compensation and practical benefits to keep you happy and healthy so that you can do your best work.