Description
Qualifications
Required:
- MS/PhD in areas of interest which include Defense (biosecurity, intel, threat assessment), Machine learning and modeling (computational biology, bio- or medically focused AI/ML, digital twins, predictive and multi-scale modeling) and chemistry (medicinal, organic, inorganic)
- 8+ years of experience in the use of advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the mature judgment required to advise senior government personnel
- Experience with basic, applied research and advanced technology development
- Published articles in a field of scientific, engineering, or technical expertise
- Active Secret clearance
Desired:
- PhD in a relevant technical field
- Experience managing R&D programs from inception to closeout
- Demonstrated ability to communicate program and technical requirements into strategy, acquisition, planning, and/or public release documents and correspondence in clear, concise, and compelling terms
- Experience creating and coordinating strategy and program overview documents, and developing briefings to technical and non-technical audiences
Responsibilities
The candidate will support the DARPA BTO Science Team at the forefront of biotechnology innovation, with a primary focus in supporting DARPA PMs in ideation processes, enabling them to present approximately 45 cutting-edge concepts per year. Will work closely with PMs providing specialized technical expertise and dedicating time to help develop and refine ideas. Augment the existing SETA teams, collaborating with them to create compelling Program Initiation Pitches (PIPs) that incorporate feedback from peers and leadership. Conduct targeted research on the latest advancements and breakthroughs in biotechnology to support PMs in ideation processes. Interface with and gather information from key opinion leaders in the field from academia, industry, and the government. Analyze complex scientific data, literature, and market reports to identify trends, potential opportunities, and risks relevant to PMs' concepts. Provide analytical assessments of fundamental research to support PMs in evaluating potential solution development.
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