ScienceFellowshipRemote — Global

Fellowship Program

Posted August 1, 2025

For recent graduates interested in gaining up to one year of experience in a startup environment before graduate school. Work on projects ranging from synthetic biology languages to automation software alongside our team of scientists and engineers.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to active R&D projects in synthetic biology, bioinformatics, or lab automation
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers on tools for DNA design, strain engineering, or protein optimization
• Develop scripts and data pipelines for biological data analysis
• Participate in team discussions, journal clubs, and knowledge-sharing sessions
• Document your work and present findings to the broader team
• Explore new technologies, methods, and ideas that could benefit the platform

What We're Looking For

• Recent B.S. or M.S. graduate in biology, bioinformatics, computer science, chemical engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in computational biology, synthetic biology, or biotech software
• Basic programming skills in Python, R, or JavaScript
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and eager to learn in a fast-paced startup environment

Nice to Have

• Research experience in molecular biology, genomics, or metabolic engineering
• Experience with bioinformatics tools (BLAST, sequence alignment, phylogenetics)
• Coursework or projects in machine learning, data science, or statistics
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and collaborative development

What We Offer

• Stipend for the duration of the fellowship (up to 12 months)
• Mentorship from experienced scientists and engineers
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI and synthetic biology technologies
• Flexible, remote-first work arrangement
• Networking opportunities in the biotech startup ecosystem
• Strong references and support for graduate school applications

Interested in this role?

We'd love to hear from you. Reach out through our contact page and mention the position you're applying for.