PhD Program, Microglia Therapeutics

Retro Biosciences develops therapies for diseases driven by the biology of aging. We focus on cellular reprogramming and autophagy to rejuvenate cell and tissue function with the ultimate aim of adding 10 years to healthy human lifespan.

Our Microglia Therapeutics program is now accepting applications for a PhD fellow to join their team and Retro’s PhD program. Retro’s PhD is an accelerated 3-year, industry-based program.

As a fellow, you will support and lead aging and program-related research projects while progressing through key milestones designed to prepare you for a scientist role. You’ll gain exposure to a fast-paced startup environment and work under the guidance of leading scientists in the field. You’ll have access to all the resources of a well-funded company and the ability to accelerate your learning, as well as your experimentation volume. On the Microglia team, you will be involved in making iPSC-derived CNS cell-types including microglia and developing models to evaluate their therapeutic potential.

This is an accredited program with Retro College of Woolf University.

You are highly motivated and eager to develop into an exceptional scientist. You approach your work with a growth mindset, showing deep curiosity, strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn new techniques and technologies as needed. You enjoy hands-on experimental work and value thoughtful planning, organization, careful execution, and attention to detail. You are resourceful when experiments do not go as expected and comfortable learning through quick iteration. You are a highly collaborative teammate who communicates clearly, seeking to understand others and create an environment where sharing ideas, welcoming scientific challenge, and working together helps us accomplish our mission!