Biophysicist
Key Role:
Support federal health research and development (R&D) organizations, including the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Health (ARPA-H), as a Technical Science, Engineering, and Technology Assistance (SETA) Adviser for programs related to biophysics. Apply scientific subject matter expertise and health market knowledge to help conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded R&D programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Characterize the state of a technical field, including identifying state-of-the-art technologies and promising new approaches. Perform analyses to recommend ambitious technology performance and cost targets that are on the cutting-edge of what might be achievable. Identify key technical experts across academia, industry, and national labs. Perform technical outreach and facilitate the formation of new multi-disciplinary technical communities. Review highly technical proposals and support negotiations of selected projects, including advising on project plans and technical milestones for complex R&D projects. Perform direct and periodic technical oversight of the project portfolio, from set-up to close-out, and assist the client with managing projects to achieve clear and compelling outcomes.
Basic Qualifications:
2+ years of experience with authoring technical papers, reports, or program plans for technical and non-technical audiences on research in biophysics or medical physics
2+ years of experience with postdoctoral, academic, or industry roles in biophysics or medical physics research
Ability to ask insightful questions that challenge traditional thinking
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Doctorate degree in Physics, Biophysics, Medical Physics, or Biomedical Engineering
Additional Qualifications:
Experience with an ARPA organization
Experience with publications or product development in applying physics or engineering principles to biological systems
Experience in photonics and imaging, spectroscopy, radiation, acoustics, cellular or tissue engineering, tissue and machine interfaces, biomaterials, and biomarker transduction
Experience in a consulting environment
Ability to develop and convey meaningful insights, significant contributions, and recommendations to address complex client issues
Ability to display creativity and resourcefulness
Possession of excellent data gathering, analytical, problem-solving, and client service skills
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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