Evolutionary Cell Biology Fellow

About the role#

Arcadia Science is seeking an Evolutionary Cell Biology Fellow to join the Validation team for a 3-month fellowship. This role is designed for scientists in the final stages of their PhD or postdoc training who want to gain experience in industry research within an open science environment. Fellows will generate phenotypic and genotypic data to compare cellular features across diverse, often non-traditional organisms, contributing to a defined project with the goal of publishing results openly by the end of the term.

What you'll do#

• Develop, adapt, and optimize experimental workflows to gather 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.
• Maintain detailed experimental records and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Publish research results openly by the end of the fellowship.

What you'll need#

• 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, including cloning, transformation, PCR, genetic manipulation, and protein detection.
• Experience working with diverse cellular organisms and systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with data analysis using Python or R is preferred.

Location & details#

• Location: On-site in Emeryville, California.
• Duration: 3-month fellowship.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is available for qualified candidates.
• Additional support: A travel and relocation stipend is provided if needed.