ORAU
Synthetic Biology Tools Development for Novel Biotechnology Chassis Microbes
ORAU, Aberdeen, Maryland, United States, 21001
Synthetic Biology Tools Development for Novel Biotechnology Chassis Microbes
Join to apply for the role at ORAU. This opportunity is to conduct research in Biotechnology (non-medical) for DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory at two locations, Adelphi, MD and Austin, TX. The focus areas include biomaterials, genetic engineering, automation and synthetic biology. Applicants are expected to support all aspects of molecular biology and microbiology workflows in the Synthetic Biology Tools Branch, with the potential to conduct independent research under the supervision of Army biologists. Experience with diverse microbial hosts and molecular biology and synthetic biology techniques is preferred.
Organization DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
Description An opportunity is available to conduct research in Biotechnology (non-medical) for DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory at two locations, Adelphi, MD and Austin, TX. This opportunity supports current efforts in the following areas: biomaterials, genetic engineering, automation and synthetic biology. Applicants are expected to support all aspects of molecular biology and microbiology workflows in the Synthetic Biology Tools Branch with the potential to conduct independent research under the supervision of Army biologists. Experience with diverse microbial hosts and molecular biology and synthetic biology techniques is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Support synthetic biology and microbiology workflows
Develop optimized biology workflows for automation
Learn and perform high throughput assays with state-of-the-art technology
Write technical reports for internal publication
Work on a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to publications and patents
The initial appointment is for 12 months, but may be renewed contingent on ARL funding. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. The appointment is full-time at ARL in Adelphi, MD.
ARL Advisor: Bryn Adams
ARL Advisor Email: bryn.l.adams.civ@army.mil
About ARL and ARD ARL’s Army Research Directorate (ARD) focuses on concept development, discovery, technology development, and transition of the most promising disruptive science and technology to deliver to the Army advantageous science-based capabilities through eleven research competencies. The Biological and Biotechnology Sciences Division (BBS) covers biological related disciplines including synthetic biology, biological materials, biological/abiological interfaces, and related areas.
About ARL-RAP The Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP) is designed to significantly increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Army. Scientists and Engineers at the ARL help shape and execute the Army's program for meeting the challenge of developing technologies that will support Army forces in meeting future operational needs by pursuing scientific research and technological developments in diverse fields such as: applied mathematics, atmospheric characterization, simulation and human modeling, digital/optical signal processing, nanotechnology, material science and technology, multifunctional technology, combustion processes, propulsion and flight physics, communication and networking, and computational and information sciences.
A complete application includes
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Three References Forms
An email with a link to the reference form will be available in Zintellect to the applicant upon completion of the online application. Please send this email to persons you have selected to complete a reference.
References should be from persons familiar with your educational and professional qualifications (include your thesis or dissertation advisor, if applicable).
Transcripts
Transcript verifying receipt of degree must be submitted with the application. Student/unofficial copy is acceptable.
If selected by an advisor the participant will also be required to write a
research proposal
to submit to the ARL-RAP review panel. The proposal should relate to a specific ARL opportunity, have a clear objective with a defined outcome, explain the direction you plan to pursue, include an estimated completion period, and include relevant background. References of published efforts may be used to support the proposal.
Questions about this opportunity? Please email ARLFellowship@orau.org.
Point of Contact ARL
Eligibility Requirements
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Academic Level(s): Any academic level
Discipline(s):
Business
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Management
Finance
Human Resources
International Business
Logistics
Management
Marketing
MIS or Business Statistics
Project Management
Discipline-related (continued): Chemistry and Materials Sciences; Communications and Graphics Design; Computer, Information, and Data Sciences; Earth and Geosciences; Engineering; Environmental and Marine Sciences; Life Health and Medical Sciences; Mathematics and Statistics; Other Non-Science & Engineering; Physics; Science & Engineering-related; Social and Behavioral Sciences
Seniority level Internship
Employment type Full-time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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Organization DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
Description An opportunity is available to conduct research in Biotechnology (non-medical) for DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory at two locations, Adelphi, MD and Austin, TX. This opportunity supports current efforts in the following areas: biomaterials, genetic engineering, automation and synthetic biology. Applicants are expected to support all aspects of molecular biology and microbiology workflows in the Synthetic Biology Tools Branch with the potential to conduct independent research under the supervision of Army biologists. Experience with diverse microbial hosts and molecular biology and synthetic biology techniques is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Support synthetic biology and microbiology workflows
Develop optimized biology workflows for automation
Learn and perform high throughput assays with state-of-the-art technology
Write technical reports for internal publication
Work on a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to publications and patents
The initial appointment is for 12 months, but may be renewed contingent on ARL funding. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. The appointment is full-time at ARL in Adelphi, MD.
ARL Advisor: Bryn Adams
ARL Advisor Email: bryn.l.adams.civ@army.mil
About ARL and ARD ARL’s Army Research Directorate (ARD) focuses on concept development, discovery, technology development, and transition of the most promising disruptive science and technology to deliver to the Army advantageous science-based capabilities through eleven research competencies. The Biological and Biotechnology Sciences Division (BBS) covers biological related disciplines including synthetic biology, biological materials, biological/abiological interfaces, and related areas.
About ARL-RAP The Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP) is designed to significantly increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Army. Scientists and Engineers at the ARL help shape and execute the Army's program for meeting the challenge of developing technologies that will support Army forces in meeting future operational needs by pursuing scientific research and technological developments in diverse fields such as: applied mathematics, atmospheric characterization, simulation and human modeling, digital/optical signal processing, nanotechnology, material science and technology, multifunctional technology, combustion processes, propulsion and flight physics, communication and networking, and computational and information sciences.
A complete application includes
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Three References Forms
An email with a link to the reference form will be available in Zintellect to the applicant upon completion of the online application. Please send this email to persons you have selected to complete a reference.
References should be from persons familiar with your educational and professional qualifications (include your thesis or dissertation advisor, if applicable).
Transcripts
Transcript verifying receipt of degree must be submitted with the application. Student/unofficial copy is acceptable.
If selected by an advisor the participant will also be required to write a
research proposal
to submit to the ARL-RAP review panel. The proposal should relate to a specific ARL opportunity, have a clear objective with a defined outcome, explain the direction you plan to pursue, include an estimated completion period, and include relevant background. References of published efforts may be used to support the proposal.
Questions about this opportunity? Please email ARLFellowship@orau.org.
Point of Contact ARL
Eligibility Requirements
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Academic Level(s): Any academic level
Discipline(s):
Business
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Management
Finance
Human Resources
International Business
Logistics
Management
Marketing
MIS or Business Statistics
Project Management
Discipline-related (continued): Chemistry and Materials Sciences; Communications and Graphics Design; Computer, Information, and Data Sciences; Earth and Geosciences; Engineering; Environmental and Marine Sciences; Life Health and Medical Sciences; Mathematics and Statistics; Other Non-Science & Engineering; Physics; Science & Engineering-related; Social and Behavioral Sciences
Seniority level Internship
Employment type Full-time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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