What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biological Material Scientist (SETA) position at SPA?
Qualifications
Required :
- 2 years of experience and a PhD in a field relevant to the support of bioinformatics, materials science, and / or synthetic biology-related programs, with a breadth of expertise to assess technologies across a broad range of applications.
- Outstanding organization, communication, coordination, and time management skills.
- Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team and handle a wide variety of tasks, including briefing support, program management, and general administrative actions.
- Interim DoD Secret clearance.
Desired :
Responsibilities
The candidate will support the development and management of current and planned programs at the intersection of materials science, synthetic biology, and bioelectronics for DARPA's Biological Technologies Office (BTO). Planned programs aim to develop novel biological and biomimetic materials to support the Department of Defense (DoD). The candidate will apply experience in bioinformatics and computational biology methods as well as materials science to focus on biological and bioinspired materials development, and review and assess proposed materials-related concepts for scientific and technical merit. Apply strong technical writing skills, ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to broad audiences; digest basic and applied research across areas of biology, biochemistry, and materials science; and demonstrate a willingness to explore the scientific literature for emerging technologies and innovations.
