Description
Qualifications
Required:
- Enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or related technical program
- Articulate a willingness to learn program/organizational processes and procedures
- Demonstrate creative thinking and strong problem solving skills
- Possess strong leadership, communications, and organizational skills
- Offer the ability to delve into technical details and translate those into findings and recommendations
- U.S. Citizen and capable of obtaining a DoD Secret security clearance
Responsibilities
In this role, a majority of effort is focused on the development and deployment of various technical and physical solutions to meet CWMD Warfighter requirements. Roles and responsibilities will include researching novel topics which utilize life sciences to addresses the most challenging offensive counter-WMD problems. Research will aim to develop biotechnologies that enhance warfighter performance and/or counter adversary use of biotechnologies used to decrement U.S. performance. The selected intern will be exposed to a variety of ongoing chemical / biological R&D efforts, various government contract vehicles, seminars, and strategic plan discussions. The intern will gain a greater understanding of how R&D fits into the government and how their expertise plays a role in the U.S. military strategy.
This internship is primarily in office work with occasional telework allowed. Timeline for this job opportunity: We are currently accepting applications for this paid internship and will make offers contingent on the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance for a summer 2025 start date.
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