Research Scientist II
DataminrFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
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Successful applicants can expect to be compensated between $130,000-$180,000 with benefits and a highly competitive equity offering, depending on experience level.
The position will require the individual to be on-site at our Berkeley, California headquarters.
Candidates need a PhD or equivalent in life sciences or related fields with at least one year of post-graduate experience, programming in Python or R and bash, basic GitHub knowledge, and strong writing and project management skills.
Arcadia is founded and led by scientists with a mission to transform evolutionary innovations into solutions, emphasizing open publication of research, collaboration in technically diverse teams, rapid piloting, and 'failing fast' to accelerate progress.
Strong candidates have a PhD in life sciences with post-graduate experience, programming skills in Python/R and bash, GitHub knowledge, and the ability to independently lead rapid pilots, publish results, and collaborate in a team while optimizing for quick pivots.
Research and develop emerging organisms for biotechnology
Arcadia Science focuses on researching and developing applications from emerging research organisms. The company studies lesser-known organisms to uncover unique biological properties that can lead to advancements in medicine, agriculture, and environmental science. By collaborating with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, Arcadia develops new drugs and therapies, generating revenue through research contracts and licensing agreements. Additionally, it commercializes its scientific discoveries by creating proprietary tools and technologies for sale or licensing. Arcadia promotes open science, encouraging researchers to share findings to enhance innovation and visibility. The goal of Arcadia Science is to accelerate scientific discoveries and make them impactful and commercially viable.