# Call for Expert Participants: Delphi Study on Gene Circuitry Scaling Laws - 100 USD payment **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [February 6, 2026, 4:16am UTC](https://scientistsolutions.discourse.group/t/call-for-expert-participants-delphi-study-on-gene-circuitry-scaling-laws-100-usd-payment/1252 "2026-02-06T04:16:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![austinreaves15](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ec9cab/32.png) [@austinreaves15](https://scientistsolutions.discourse.group/u/austinreaves15)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2026, 4:16am UTC](https://scientistsolutions.discourse.group/t/call-for-expert-participants-delphi-study-on-gene-circuitry-scaling-laws-100-usd-payment/1252/1 "2026-02-06T04:16:16Z")
Hello! I am conducting a two-round modified e-Delphi study to develop and validate a theoretical framework for a universal scaling law governing gene circuit performance, with a focus on how circuit complexity, cellular resource burden, and host context interact to constrain behavior. The work is entirely design- and theory-based (no wet-lab experiments) and builds on recent studies of circuit-host interactions, growth feedback, plasmid constraints, and scaling behaviors in synthetic biology and gene circuitry. ## **Expertise requested** I am looking for experts who: - Are at least at the postdoctoral level (postdoc, research scientist, faculty, PI, or equivalent) - Have training and/or active research experience in one or more of the following fields: - Have specific familiarity with gene circuitry, including at least one of: If you are unsure whether your background fits, feel free to briefly describe your experience and I can let you know if it aligns with the study’s needs. ## **Study overview** The goal of this project is to propose and refine a universal scaling law for gene circuit performance. The Delphi process will focus on: - Validating definitions of P, C, B, K (performance, complexity, cellular resource burden, host context factor) - Assessing plausible exponent ranges - Evaluating the design of three host-specific reference experiments that translate these abstract variables into executable protocols via design-of-experiments (DoE) methodology - Refining the overall conceptual framework and assumptions (e.g., role of resource competition, context, and topology in limiting circuit performance) ## **Delphi procedure and commitment** - Format: Two online survey rounds (Google Forms), fully anonymized at the analysis stage - Round 1 (approx. 15-20 minutes): - Round 2 (approx. 15-20 minutes): Each round will remain open for 4 weeks, with about 1 week between rounds to integrate feedback. Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time. IRB/ethics approval will be obtained prior to data collection; no personal identifiers beyond contact email (for sending survey links) will be retained after analysis. ## **Incentive** - An honorarium of 100 USD will be offered to each expert who completes both Delphi rounds (details to be arranged individually, e.g., via electronic payment or equivalent). ## **How to express interest** If you are interested or would like more details, please reply (or message me directly) with: 1. Your name and current position (e.g., postdoc, assistant professor, research scientist). 2. Your primary field(s) (from: molecular biology, bioengineering/biomedical engineering, biochemistry, synthetic biology, biotechnology). 3. A brief summary of your experience with gene circuits (e.g., design, modeling, circuit-host interactions, burden, scaling, or related work). 4. Whether you would be willing to commit to two survey rounds over the next few months. I will then follow up with a brief information sheet and tentative timeline, and, once ethics approval is finalized, send the Round 1 materials and survey link. Thank you very much for considering participating or for forwarding this call to colleagues who might be interested. ---
**Author:** ![ARGERINE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8491ac/32.png) [@ARGERINE](https://scientistsolutions.discourse.group/u/ARGERINE)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://scientistsolutions.discourse.group/t/call-for-expert-participants-delphi-study-on-gene-circuitry-scaling-laws-100-usd-payment/1252/2 "2026-02-07T14:35:50Z")
Hi Austin Can you connect through direct Message ? I can help you with several qualified users ---
**Author:** ![austinreaves15](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ec9cab/32.png) [@austinreaves15](https://scientistsolutions.discourse.group/u/austinreaves15)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://scientistsolutions.discourse.group/t/call-for-expert-participants-delphi-study-on-gene-circuitry-scaling-laws-100-usd-payment/1252/3 "2026-02-08T07:57:25Z")
Hi Argerine, could you kindly advise me on how I can direct message? Should I provide an email? Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![ARGERINE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8491ac/32.png) [@ARGERINE](https://scientistsolutions.discourse.group/u/ARGERINE)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://scientistsolutions.discourse.group/t/call-for-expert-participants-delphi-study-on-gene-circuitry-scaling-laws-100-usd-payment/1252/4 "2026-02-09T19:47:20Z")
You can email me directly at gagan@scientistsolutions. ---
**Author:** ![Leemark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/67e7ee/32.png) [@Leemark](https://scientistsolutions.discourse.group/u/Leemark)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://scientistsolutions.discourse.group/t/call-for-expert-participants-delphi-study-on-gene-circuitry-scaling-laws-100-usd-payment/1252/5 "2026-02-11T13:58:43Z")
Austin Im interested in taking this survey. My specialization is Molecular Biology and Oncology ---
**Author:** ![austinreaves15](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ec9cab/32.png) [@austinreaves15](https://scientistsolutions.discourse.group/u/austinreaves15)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://scientistsolutions.discourse.group/t/call-for-expert-participants-delphi-study-on-gene-circuitry-scaling-laws-100-usd-payment/1252/6 "2026-02-11T14:52:29Z")
Hi Lee, could you kindly provide your email so we can communicate through direct messaging?