Postdoctoral Researcher, Biological Design, Hsu Lab
Hybrid (Palo Alto, CA)$80kfull-timePosted 5mo ago
About the role
Postdoctoral researchers sought to design, execute, and analyze ambitious projects at the intersection of biology and AI, focusing on technologies for biological engineering and design, with opportunities for independent, high-impact work and collaboration across Arc Institute, Stanford, and the Bay Area.
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and analyze experiments; take end-to-end ownership of a research project within the lab’s scientific focus, with guidance from the PI and increasing independence as expertise develops
- Publish first-author papers in high-impact journals, present at national and international conferences, and build a network of collaborators across Arc, Stanford, and beyond
- Mentor and train research associates, technicians, and students; engage in Arc-wide activities; contribute to a collaborative research environment; maintain rigorous experimental records and documentation; contribute to lab operations including protocol development and maintaining shared infrastructure
Qualifications
- Doctorate (MD, PhD, or equivalent) in a relevant life sciences or engineering field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be both an independent thinker and a highly collaborative team player
- Track record of creative, high-impact research as demonstrated by publications, patents, developed tools, software etc.
Skills
Required:Independent project leadershipCommunication
Benefits
- Not specified in the description
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