Write for Plasmid Academy

Are you passionate about DNA design, molecular biology, or synthetic biology? Want to grow your professional network, build your writing portfolio, and share your insights with a broader audience?

GenoFAB is now accepting applications for guest contributors to our blog, Plasmid Academy.

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Share your scientific expertise with a growing audience of molecular biologists, bioengineers, and biotech innovators
• Build your reputation as a science communicator
• Gain exposure through GenoFAB’s website and LinkedIn
• Receive professional editorial feedback on your work

We welcome:

• Postdoctoral and early-career scientists
• Advanced graduate students with relevant experience
• Individuals with a background in molecular biology, synthetic biology, bioinformatics, cell biology, or related field

Strong scientific writing skills are essential.

You’ll be assigned a topic from our curated list that aligns with your background and interests. You may also pitch your own idea, though final topics are selected to ensure alignment with our editorial goals.

Examples of previous blog topics include:

• What is a plasmid?
• Kozak Sequences
  
• HEK293: An Essential Human Cell Line with a Unexpected Origin
• DNA Design Tools: From Plasmid Maps to Codon Optimization

• Length: 1,000–1,500 words
• Structure: Use subheadings to organize content clearly
• Include:
  • 4–5 one-sentence highlight bullet points
  • A glossary of key terms (1-sentence definitions)
  • 5 FAQs with answers
  • 4–5 references or further reading links
  • A featured image (AI-generated images welcome)
• Use of tools like ChatGPT is permitted to support your expertise

Articles will go through one round of revision. GenoFAB will handle posting and promotion

You will be credited as the author, and we’ll include a short bio with optional links to your LinkedIn or personal website.

As a Thank You

Contributors will receive a $495 coupon (equivalent to one free plasmid synthesis) with GenoFAB — our way of saying thanks for sharing your expertise.

If you're ready to contribute, click below to apply. For your writing sample, please describe GenoFAB to a non-scientist in 250 words.

We’re accepting contributors on a rolling basis, and we’ll be in touch shortly after reviewing your submission. We look forward to hearing from you!

GenoFAB is a synthetic biology platform dedicated to helping life scientists write and debug their ideas in DNA. With roots in academic research and a commitment to reproducibility, GenoFAB develops tools and technologies that streamline the design, management, and sharing of genetic constructs.