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2024 BioAstra Crew-2 | The Illuminator’s Class

From Arcane to Accessible: Illuminating Pharmacogenomic Insight for Commercial Exploration

Our 2024 Crew-2: The Illuminator’s Class will focus on two key research objectives that organize and distribute arcane knowledge in pharmacology and genomic astronaut health. This mission leverages the foundations of Crew-1’s data and pharmacogenomics research, and is enhanced by broader genomics research in the commercial astronaut sector. 

Crew-2 will run from June 2024 - Aug 2024.

Applications ARE Open!

Deadline to Apply April 15

Crew member applicants are expected to meet the following requirements:

  • Postdoc or PhD student ideal; a completed Masters degree will be considered with excellent experience.

  • Educational background in biological & physical sciences

  • Computational experience in biomedical informatics, data processing, particularly in genotyping data. (Project 1)

  • Rich wet lab experience in benchwork and biology (Project 2)

Email CV and max 1 page cover letter.

Cover letter must describe prior experience and background (~ 1 paragraph) & provide a brief response (~1 paragraph) to the following prompt …

Briefly describe your ideal space research mission .. what research question would you seek to answer?

Email submissions to eliah@bioastra.org

Additional Information

  • Crew-2 is designed for individuals seeking a flexible, self-directed research experience. We do not expect fellows to engage with their projects on a full-time basis. Instead, we support and encourage part-time involvement, allowing fellows to manage their hours in a way that best suits their personal and professional obligations.

  • Our Crew-2 fellowship does not offer monetary compensation, but we are committed to recognizing and rewarding the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our fellows through a series of merit-based rewards throughout the program.

    Our merit-based rewards system is structured to highlight the diverse talents within our fellowship. Past rewards include fully paid attendance and accomodations to relevant scientific events, dinner programs with distinguished space leadership, personal mentorship sessions with leading experts in the field, and opportunities to present your work to a broader audience within and beyond our community. Additionally, we provide certificates of achievement and letters of recommendation to outstanding fellows, supporting their academic and professional advancement.

  • Crew-2 Fellows will be working with distinguished researchers at Weill Cornell School of Medicine and with mentors located around the world. Applications are accepted for remote work globally. However merit based rewards are likely to favor participants based in the United States.