Job Summary
Support program managers at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in the development of new program concepts, management of a diverse active project portfolio, and transition of cutting-edge research to end-users. Work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment as a scientific and technical advisor with expertise in synthetic biology for materials science, biomanufacturing of pharmaceuticals or commodity chemicals, and microbiome engineering. Leverage a breadth of expertise to assess technologies across a broad range of applications to work with world-class scientists to drive research efforts forward for the development of advanced biological technologies to support the client's operations and to improve the readiness of our warfighters. Provide strategic assessments of new technologies to support the organization's goals, create technical reports, present findings, track technological progress, analyze technology program plans, and perform tasks required by the client. Assist with the preparation of briefing materials for government research and development (R&D) efforts and deliver high-quality work products to support projects.
- Minimum Qualification: Degree
- Experience Level: Mid level
- Experience Length: 2 years
Job Description/Requirements
Nice To Have:
- 5+ years of experience with research in synthetic biology, microbiology, materials science, or biomedical engineering, including time as a graduate student
- Experience with authoring technical papers, reports, or program plans for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to display multiple first-author contributions to peer-reviewed papers or patents
- Ability to explain and present complex scientific concepts to a broad audience
- Ability to commute to Arlington, VA
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
- Doctorate degreeÂ
Additional Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience with postdoctoral academic or industrial research
- Experience in materials science and engineering, microbiome research, or biomanufacturing
- Knowledge of statistical methods required for multivariate data analysis
- Ability to provide a publication record demonstrating rigorous evaluation of testable hypotheses andÂ
- Possession of excellent scientific writing skills
- Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Secret clearance
- Doctorate degree in Molecular or Cellular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering
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