The Opportunity

Areas of Focus

What You'll Do

• Execute a defined pilot project in coordination with current team members
• Familiarize yourself with internal platform capabilities
• Identify key risks early and optimize for "failing fast" so that promising directions can be pursued and dead ends abandoned quickly
• Establish and track go/no-go decision points for your project
• Collaborate with Arcadia’s technically diverse team
• Keep detailed experimental records and documentation for all workflows
• Contribute to collaborative ideation around new pilots
• Publish results openly and share data, code, protocols, and methods by the end of the fellowship

Qualifications

• PhD in life sciences, bioengineering, or a related field (3+ years post-PhD experience preferred)
• Hands-on experience in wet lab work and computational analysis
• Strong programming skills (Python and/or R required; familiarity with bash and version control)
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Strong writing skills, verbal communication skills, and comfort with rapid iteration
• Experience troubleshooting experimental or computational challenges

What We Look For

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.

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.