Project Scientist

• Run rapid pilot studies, the goal of which is to prototype computational/experimental tools or test predictions in focus areas to accelerate biological discovery
• Execute 4–5 pilots per year
• Identify key risks and optimize for “failing fast” so that they may pivot quickly between ambitious pursuits
• Write up and publish results at the end of each pilot
• Work in coordination with current Project Scientists toward existing pilot goals
• Contribute to collaborative ideation around new pilots
• Familiarize themselves with internal platform capabilities
• Be able to pitch and lead research pilots
• Establish go/no-go decision points for pilots
• Achieve baseline computational fluency required for effective collaborations
• Be prepared to draft and publish pilots quickly
• Complete three or more pilot cycles
• Contribute positively to establishing a new line of inquiry or platform development at Arcadia
• Be eligible to pitch the expansion of a successful pilot effort

• PhD or equivalent experience in life sciences or related fields and at least three years of post-PhD work experience in academia or industry
• Full-time experience in an industry outside of academia is valued but not an absolute requirement
• Programming experience (Minimum: Python or R and bash)
• Basic knowledge of GitHub
• Wet lab experience/expertise in some domain (could be at any biological scale)
• Experience leading collaborative initiatives (e.g., planning, prioritization, conflict resolution)
• Strong writing skills

Full-time experience in an industry outside of academia

• Benefits
• Highly competitive equity offering