Synthetic Biology Tools Development for Novel Biotechnology Chassis Microbes

About the Research

A 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.

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

About ARD

ARD’s focus is on exploiting concept development, discovery, technology development, and transition of the most promising disruptive science and technology to deliver to the Army fundamentally advantageous science-based capabilities through laboratory’s 11 research competencies. This intramural research directorate also manages the laboratory’s essential research programs, which are flagship research efforts focused on delivering defined outcomes.

Biological and Biotechnology Sciences Division (BBS)

Biological related disciplines, including synthetic biology, biological materials, biological/abiological interfaces, and biological effect.

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 CCDC Army Research Laboratory (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
• Transcripts

Questions about this opportunity?

Please email ARLFellowship@orau.org.