Research Associate/Fellow (Social Study of Synthetic Genomics)

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE and within this, you will be closely connected to and work across one of our academic divisions (University of Greenwich or University of Kent), contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity. Combining these strengths, LASE brings scale, resilience and shared ambition to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

Are you passionate about exploring the social and ethical implications of emerging technologies?

Do you want to contribute to an internationally significant research project shaping global conversations on the future governance of genome synthesis?

We are looking to appoint two researchers to join the Wellcome Discovery Award-funded project, Care-full Synthesis: Advancing Global Engagement on the Socio-Ethical Implications of Synthesising Human Genomes. Working closely with principal investigator Professor Joy Y. Zhang, you will contribute to pioneering research that brings together diverse global perspectives to explore the ethical, legal, social and governance challenges of genome synthesis and engineering biology.

Successful candidates will be appointed to either Research Associate at Grade 7 or Research Fellow at Grade 8 depending on current expertise, skills and experience, as assessed by the recruitment panel against the essential criteria for each role.

 

As a Research Associate/Research Fellow you can expect to be involved in:

  • Conducting research into the socio-ethical, economic and political implications of genome synthesis and engineering biology.
  • Collaborating with international partners, stakeholders and research participants to support data collection, analysis and dissemination activities.
  • Contributing to the development of governance, ethics and public engagement approaches that reflect diverse global perspectives.
  • Supporting the communication and dissemination of research findings through publications, events and other project activities.

 

What will you bring to the role?

  • A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field within the social studies of science, such as sociology, anthropology, political sciences, bioethics, science communication, or other related disciplines
  • Knowledge of the ethical, social and policy dimensions of emerging biomedical sciences.
  • Experience of conducting and communicating high-quality research and publishing in internationally recognised journals.
  • The ability to collaborative and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders and partners.

 

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You’ll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

  • Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs – for this role, remote work may be supported, however there will be a need to attend the Canterbury campus regularly)
  • 43 days’ leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
  • Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
    Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
  • For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

This role is based at the School of Social Sciences and the university-level research centre, the Centre for Global Science and Epistemic Justice (GSEJ). The School has been ranked 3rd in the UK for overall research quality, with 100% of its environment classified as world-leading in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). GSEJ serves as a hub for transdisciplinary and international collaboration on major research programmes. It has co-hosted a G20 India-UK dialogue on science diplomacy, and its policy recommendations on global biodata governance were included in the formal Think 7 communiqué to the G7 presidency in 2024.

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job descriptions for each post and to apply.

For enquiries about the roles, please contact Joy Y. Zhang via email at y.zhang-203@kent.ac.uk. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number SSS-036-26

Internship at National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine

Posted: 06/22/2026

About the Company/Organization:

National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
Type: Nonprofit/NGO
Size:
https://www.nationalacademies.org/

The National Academies provide independent, trustworthy advice and facilitate solutions to complex challenges by mobilizing expertise, practice, and knowledge in science, engineering, and medicine. We envision a nation and world that rely on scientific evidence to make decisions that benefit humanity. At the core of our work is an unwavering commitment to objectivity, scientific rigor, and truth.

Internship Project/Opportunity

Location: Washington DC
Anticipated internship dates: 2/1/27-7/31/27
Target intern experience level: Graduate Students, Postdocs
https://biotechfellows.nationalacademies.org/

Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowships are six-month, full-time (37.5 hours per week), hands-on professional development fellowships structured to engage Fellows in developing the evidence basis needed to meet future regulatory challenges presented by novel products of biotechnology. The Fellowships, which take place in Washington, D.C., are conducted and administered under the auspices of the Committee on Science, Technology, and Law (CSTL) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Fellows will identify new regulatory frameworks for the anticipated cutting-edge products expected to emerge over the next several decades and thereby expand agency options for thoughtful, effective regulation.

Fellows will participate in a series of seminars led by subject-matter experts, conduct horizon-scanning activities to identify potential products of biotechnology that lack existing or conflicting regulatory risk assessment pathways, and identify foci for capstone projects that will be undertaken by pairs of fellows.

 

For capstone projects, Fellows will:

  • Have opportunities to work with mentors currently or formerly employed at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration;
    Work with a paired member of their cohort with varied background/expertise (ideally, individuals with scientific, engineering, and/or medical experience will be paired with individuals with legal, policy, and/or regulatory experience);
  • Brainstorm early solutions to project ideas collectively across the cohort to encourage creative thinking and build relationships amongst the multidisciplinary cohort;
  • Establish where/how to communicate final project results to provide greatest value to agencies; and
  • Present capstone projects to the Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship Advisory Committee, mentors, and agency staff at the end of the fellowship session.
  • They may also have the option to select projects curated and requested by agencies.

As part of the Fellowship, Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in topic-specific activities such as attending informational events inside and outside the National Academies (e.g. workshops and convenings, Congressional hearings, seminars at think tanks, etc.) and relevant industry conferences.

Senior Biopharmaceutical Scientist

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That’s because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation’s toughest challenges—and we’re committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We’re making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE – and make a difference with us.

 

Department Summary:

MITREs Biotechnology and Life Sciences Department is a mission-focused scientific department dedicated to advancing pharmaceutical solutions that support U.S. defense and public health preparedness objectives. The department provides technical expertise accelerate the delivery of safe, effective Medical Countermeasures and ensure resilient pharmaceutical supply chains. Working across multidisciplinary teams, we support rapid development, technical problem-solving, and transition of drug products to meet operational, emergency response, and national security needs.

 

Roles & Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Pharmaceutical Scientist to lead the development of small molecule drug products supporting advanced research, development, manufacturing, and lifecycle management activities. This role will provide technical and strategic leadership across formulation development, process development, analytical characterization, manufacturing support, and supply chain resilience for orally delivered, injectable, topical, or other small molecule prophylactic and therapeutic products. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in small molecule pharmaceutical development and experience supporting Medical Countermeasures programs aligned with the mission needs of the U.S. Government, including candidate assessment, preclinical development, clinical-stage development (including under the animal rule), manufacturing, and transition to sustainment of products intended to address operational, emergency preparedness, and national security requirements.

  • Develop and evaluate technical and programmatic strategies for developing small molecule pharmaceutical products from preformulation through clinical and commercial readiness
  • Provide subject matter expertise related to formulation development, excipient compatibility, process scale-up and optimization, stability, dissolution, bioavailability, manufacturability, quality, and analytical method development for small molecule drug candidates
  • Support development of pharmaceutical products intended to meet Medical Countermeasures needs of the U.S. Department of War, including products relevant to force health protection, emergency response, and operational readiness
  • Investigate supply chain dependencies, bottlenecks, and chokepoints to inform U.S. strategies and programs to establish and sustain resilient pharmaceutical supply chains.
  • Provide technical leadership for drug product development activities involving tablets, capsules, suspensions, solutions, lyophilized products, injectables, or other small molecule dosage forms including combination products
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in R&D, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, clinical, and program management to advance small molecule development programs
  • Identify, assess, and develop mitigation strategies for technical, business, and programmatic risks to medical countermeasure development
  • Analyze complex data to support formulation selection, process robustness, product quality, and shelf-life determination
  • Author and review technical reports, development plans, study protocols, specifications, validation documents, deviation investigations, and regulatory submission content
  • Support scale-up, process transfer, and manufacturing readiness activities for pilot, clinical, and commercial production
  • Ensure work is conducted in compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards, including cGMP, GLP, FDA regulations and guidance, and ICH guidelines
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to U.S. Government Sponsors.
  • Monitor scientific, regulatory, and industry trends relevant to small molecule therapeutics, pharmaceutical technologies, and defense-focused Medical Countermeasures programs

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • MS + 5 years of experience or Ph.D. +3 years of experience in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutics, or related scientific field
  • 3-5 years of experience in small molecule pharmaceutical development, drug product development, or related CMC functions
  • Strong expertise in formulation development, preformulation, analytical characterization, and process development for small molecule products
  • Experience with one or more dosage forms such as oral solids, sterile injectables, liquids, semi-solids, or modified-release systems
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex development programs and working across multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong understanding of cGMP, FDA regulatory expectations, ICH guidelines, and pharmaceutical quality systems
  • Excellent technical writing, data interpretation, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Eligibility for a collateral Secret security clearance
  • Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
  • This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear defense, epidemic response, or emergency preparedness medical countermeasure development programs
  • Experience with government-sponsored development environments, including collaboration with defense, public health, or federal R&D stakeholders
  • Experience supporting IND, NDA, or other regulatory submissions
  • Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)
  • Knowledge of technology transfer, process validation, and manufacturing support in a regulated environment
  • Experience with rapid development timelines, product shelf-life extension strategies, or deployment-oriented pharmaceutical requirements
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, mission-driven environment

 

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Secret

 

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$119,500 – $149,500 – $179,500 Annual

 

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

 

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE’s employment process, please email recruitinghelp@mitre.org for general support and collegerecruiting@mitre.org for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Please note that vendor solicitations will not receive a reply.

Senior Scientist

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That’s because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation’s toughest challenges—and we’re committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We’re making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE – and make a difference with us.

Department Summary:

MITRE’s Biotechnology and Life Sciences Department is a mission-focused scientific department that brings multidisciplinary life science, engineering, analytic, and national security expertise to help government sponsors address complex biological threats and strengthen U.S. preparedness. The department supports mission needs in biodefense, biosecurity, CBRN/WMD defense, medical countermeasures, biosurveillance, health security, and the responsible application and advancement of emerging biotechnology.

 

Roles & Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Biodefense and Biosecurity Scientist with an active TS/SCI clearance to provide technical and strategic leadership across sensitive national security missions. The selected candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams and government sponsors to evaluate biological risks, strengthen preparedness, and develop actionable solutions. The ideal candidate will apply technical knowledge, systems-level thinking, and multidisciplinary approaches to address complex national biodefense challenges. Additional roles and responsibilities include:

  • Serve as a lead subject matter expert and trusted advisor on biodefense, biosecurity, biorisk management, biosurveillance, and biological threat preparedness for government sponsors.
  • Lead technical assessments of biological threats, emerging biotechnology, dual-use risks, system vulnerabilities, and preparedness gaps.
  • Develop actionable technical, operational, and policy recommendations that help sponsors prevent, detect, and respond to biological incidents.
  • Design and facilitate analyses, workshops, tabletop exercises, decision-support products, and strategic reviews that support sponsor planning and decision-making for complex biodefense and biosecurity challenges.
  • Engage across government, industry, academia, and MITRE to identify emerging risks, mature technical approaches, and transition solutions to mission use.
  • Author and brief technical reports, white papers, strategic assessments, and senior-leader briefings in classified and unclassified settings.
  • Mentor technical staff, contribute to work-shaping, and help grow MITRE’s biodefense work program.

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, microbiology, molecular biology, bioengineering, public health, biodefense, biosecurity, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in biodefense, biosecurity, biorisk management, biosurveillance, health security, CBRN/WMD defense, biological threat reduction, or related national security mission areas.
  • Experience assessing biological threats, emerging biotechnology capabilities, vulnerabilities, or preparedness gaps and translating findings into sponsor-ready recommendations.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary technical efforts and engaging senior government, defense, public health, academic, industry, or interagency stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing briefings, technical reports, policy recommendations, and strategic assessments for senior decision-makers.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance at time of hire; ability to maintain TS/SCI access.
  • Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
  • This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree, PhD, MD, or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant scientific or public health discipline.
  • 7+ years of experience supporting biodefense, biosecurity, biological threat assessment, CBRN/WMD defense, or related national security programs.
  • Extensive knowledge of established and emerging techniques for characterizing biological organisms including both computational and laboratory methods and spanning areas such as genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and related analytical approaches.
  • Strong familiarity with modern biotechnology techniques across fields including synthetic biology, biosurveillance, bioinformatics, and bio-AI modeling and design tools.
  • Experience supporting federal national security, defense, intelligence, homeland security, and/or interagency biodefense sponsors in classified environments.
  • Experience conducting intelligence-informed biological threat assessments or supporting sensitive sponsor engagements involving biological threats, emerging biotechnology, or biorisk management.
  • Experience designing tabletop exercises, operational analyses, strategies, concepts of operation, roadmaps, and/or investment plans for biological preparedness and response.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop new work, lead task teams, mentor staff, and collaborate across scientific, technical, operational, and policy disciplines.
  • Familiarity with the application of AI techniques to biotechnology, assessing the risks AI/Bio poses, or potential applications of AI in the national security space.

 

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Top Secret/SCI

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Top Secret/SCI

 

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$119,500 – $149,500 – $179,500 Annual

 

Work Location Type:

Onsite

 

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE’s employment process, please email recruitinghelp@mitre.org for general support and collegerecruiting@mitre.org for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Please note that vendor solicitations will not receive a reply.

ABHYUDAI SINGH

Prof. Abhyudai Singh earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur, India. He received master’s degrees in both mechanical and electrical & computer engineering from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in ecology, evolution, and marine biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). After earning his doctoral degree in electrical & computer engineering in 2008, also from UCSB, he completed postdoctoral work in UC San Diego’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Since 2021, he is a Full Professor in the Departments of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Delaware. His research interests are in modeling and inference of biomedical systems with applications to systems biology, synthetic biology, virology, medicine, and neuroscience.

Stephanie Schroeder

Stephanie Schroeder is the coordinator for the Build-a-Cell research initiative housed at the University of Minnesota. She coordinates a network of researchers focused on the goal of synthesizing cells for real world applications (targeted therapeutic medicine, biofuels for renewable energy, understanding the origin of life). Trained as a marine biologist, she specializes in science education & engagement. She received her BS from the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee and her PhD from the University of Oregon. While investigating owl limpet territorial behavior, she realized her love of integrating research, education, and equity in STEM. She lives in Minneapolis and explores the city with her spouse and dog. They hike when it’s not too cold and she knits when the temperature dips into the single digits.

Internship at American Institute of Physics

Posted: 06/14/2026

About the Company/Organization:

American Institute of Physics
Type: Nonprofit/NGO
Size:
https://aip.org

The American Institute of Physics (AIP) advances, promotes, and serves the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity. As both a federation of physical science societies and an institute, AIP offers programs, products, and services that empower physical scientists to continue to change our world and advance the frontiers of knowledge.

AIP Member Societies cover a broad range of fields in the physical sciences and collectively represent more than 120,000 scientists, engineers, educators and students in the global physical sciences community. They include the Acoustical Society of America (ASA), the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), the American Astronomical Society (AAS), ACA: The Structural Science Society, the American Meteorological Society (AMS), the American Physical Society (APS), AVS: Science & Technology of Materials, Interfaces, and Processing, Optica, and the Society of Rheology (SoR).

In 2020, the AIP Foundation was launched to directly support AIP programs that preserve and celebrate the history of physics, foster support for future generations of physicists, and create a more equitable and accessible field for all.

AIP Publishing is a wholly owned not-for-profit subsidiary of the American Institute of Physics.

Internship Project/Opportunity

Location: Remote
Anticipated internship dates: Fall 2026
Target intern experience level: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
https://www.aip.org/aip/awards/aip-civic-science-fellow-discovery-innovation-in-the-physical-sciences

About the job
AIP seeks a Civic Science Fellow to co-develop an initiative to explore how scientific communities identify, support, and advance ideas with the potential to transform the physical sciences. Supported through funding from the John Templeton Foundation and the Civic Science Fellows program, this 18-month fellowship offers a unique opportunity to engage scientists, scientific societies, funders, entrepreneurs, historians, policymakers, and other stakeholders in better understanding how discovery in the physical sciences happens and how institutions can better support it.

The Fellow will be affiliated with AIP’s research team and participate in the national Civic Science Fellows cohort organized by the Rita Allen Foundation.

 

About the Fellowship

Scientific breakthroughs are largely recognized in hindsight. Yet scientific communities, funding organizations, and research institutions continually make decisions about which ideas, people, and opportunities to support with the goal of facilitating new discoveries.

This fellowship will support exploration of how the physical sciences enterprise recognizes promising opportunities for discovery and how institutions can make better decisions about supporting transformative research in a world of finite resources.

Working with AIP’s federation of scientific societies and a broad network of stakeholders, the Fellow will help investigate questions such as:

  • How do scientific communities identify and nurture promising new ideas?
  • What conditions enable transformative discoveries to emerge?
  • How do scientific societies shape pathways for scientific innovation?
  • What can the physical sciences community learn from philanthropic, entrepreneurial, and private-sector approaches to supporting discovery?
  • How can institutions better recognize and support high-potential ideas and investigators?
  • The project will be co-designed by the Fellow and staff on AIP’s research team. Potential activities may include interviews, workshops, stakeholder convenings, landscape analyses, historical and contemporary case studies, and the development of practical frameworks or reports.

The Fellow will have opportunities to engage leaders from scientific societies, philanthropic organizations, industry research laboratories, FFRDCs, universities, government agencies, and other communities that advance scientific discovery.

 

Who Should Apply

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Potential fields include:

  • Science policy
  • Science and technology studies
  • History of science
  • Sociology of science
  • Innovation studies
  • Entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems
  • We are particularly interested in candidates who enjoy working across disciplines and sectors, connecting diverse forms of expertise, and exploring how scientific discovery and innovation occur.

 

Qualifications

Successful candidates will typically demonstrate:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience conducting research, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, or related work.
  • Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and communities.
  • Experience organizing conversations, workshops, interviews, collaborations, or other forms of collective inquiry.
  • Interest in science, innovation, research culture, philanthropy, or science policy.
  • Ability to work independently and manage complex projects.
  • There are no specific degree requirements for this fellowship. We welcome applicants from academic, nonprofit, philanthropic, policy, and industry backgrounds.

 

Fellowship Structure

The fellowship term is 18 months, beginning in September 2026.

The Fellow will devote approximately 75 percent of their time to the fellowship project with AIP’s research team and 25 percent of their time to participation in the Civic Science Fellows cohort, including learning activities, peer coaching, virtual convenings, and other professional development opportunities.

Over the course of the fellowship, the Fellow will develop at least one substantial work product that contributes learning both to AIP and to the broader civic science community. This may take the form of a report, framework, convening series, toolkit, pilot initiative, public resource, or other contribution developed through the fellowship.

 

Benefits

  • Fellowship stipend: $7,000 per month, for 18 months, with an additional stipend of $600 a month for benefits.
  • Initial allowance of $3,000, which can be used for expenses in support of the fellowship.
  • Support for approved travel and fellowship-related activities.
  • Participation in the national Civic Science Fellows learning network.
  • Mentorship from AIP staff and access to leaders across scientific societies, philanthropy, science policy, and research communities.

The fellowship may be completed remotely, although candidates located in the Washington, DC region will have opportunities for in-person engagement with AIP staff and partners, including access to the Niels Bohr Library & Archives (NBLA), one of the world’s leading collections documenting the history of modern physics, astronomy, and geophysics.

 

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following two documents together as a single PDF in an email attachment to Judith Mulvey jmulvey@aip.org . For best consideration, applications should be submitted by July 9th, but applications will continue to be accepted until the fellow is selected.

A cover letter describing their interest in the fellowship, relevant experience, and what they hope to learn or contribute through the opportunity.

A resume or curriculum vitae, which includes full contact information (name, full address, email address, and phone number).

 

About AIP

AIP advances, promotes, and serves the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity. Through its federation of scientific societies, research programs, history initiatives, and public policy activities, AIP helps strengthen the physical sciences enterprise and support positive change across the scientific ecosystem.

 

About the Civic Science Fellows Program

The Civic Science Fellows program is building a network of leaders committed to ensuring that all people shape and benefit from science, technology, and innovation. Fellows and host organizations work together to develop new approaches that connect science, communities, and public decision-making while contributing to a growing national community of learning and practice.

Contact: Judith Mulvey Email

Internship at ImmunityBio, Inc

Posted: 06/14/2026

About the Company/Organization:

ImmunityBio, Inc
Type: Company
Size:
https://www.ImmunityBio.com

ImmunityBio, Inc. (formerly NantKwest, Inc.) is developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patient’s natural immune system, potentially enabling it to outsmart the disease and eliminate cancerous or infected cells. The activation of the innate immune system is key to the development of immunological memory.

Over the last two decades, our founder and Executive Chairman Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has investigated mechanisms to activate the immune system to attack tumors that can otherwise evade and escape the body’s defense mechanisms. After inventing the world’s first protein nanoparticle drug, Abraxane, Dr. Soon-Shiong turned his focus to the next generation of immunotherapies. ImmunityBio was founded in 2014 to create innovative immunotherapies that address serious unmet needs in oncology and infectious diseases.

“At ImmunityBio, we envision a day when we no longer fear cancer but are able to conquer it, thanks to the biological wonder that is the human immune system. Our scientists are working to develop remarkable new therapies that harness that inherent power by amplifying both branches of the immune system, attacking cancerous or infected cells today while building immunological memory for tomorrow. The goal: to reprogram the patient’s immune system and treat the host rather than just the disease.” -Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, Executive Chairman

Internship Project/Opportunity

Location: Culver City, CA
Anticipated internship dates: Open
Target intern experience level: Graduate Students
https://nant.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ImmunityBio/job/Culver-City-CA-9522/Graduate-Intern–Microfluidics-Bioengineering_R2983?source=LinkedIn

 

Company Overview
ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX) is a commercial-stage biotechnology company developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patient’s natural immune system, potentially enabling it to outsmart the disease and eliminate cancerous or infected cells. We envision a day when we no longer fear cancer, but can conquer it, thanks to the biological wonder that is the human immune system. Our scientists are working to develop novel therapies that harness that inherent power by amplifying both branches of the immune system, attacking cancerous or infected cells today while building immunological memory for tomorrow. The goal: to reprogram the patient’s immune system and treat the host rather than just the disease.

 

Why ImmunityBio?

  • ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.
  • Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.
  • Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.
  • Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

 

Position Summary

This IB-Temporary Graduate Intern in Microfluidics Bioengineering is a paid internship with the Research & Development department where the candidate will gain experience with independent study execution under the supervision of the Director of Engineering on commercialization efforts for bioengineering microfluidics-based projects. The project will be selected based on the experience and interests of the candidate. The candidate will be able to interact with all the group directors, scientists and other research staff. This role offers experienced graduate researchers an opportunity to advance beyond foundational training and expand their understanding of microfluidics and bioengineering, transitioning into a more independent role with a focus on experimental design, data analysis and presentation.

 

Essential Functions

  • Take the lead on one of a variety of available projects supporting the bioengineering R&D group – with a focus on microfluidics and bioengineering
  • Assist the R&D department on various projects as needed.
  • Present data and findings in department meetings.
  • Lead independent research project or own specific workstreams within larger team-based studies.
  • Prepare for and utilize opportunities of learning such as presentations, lectures and conferences afforded by the company.
  • Submit on-time and with consistency all work assignments to the internship supervisor.
  • Provide internship supervisor with periodic progress reports as needed.
  • Adhere to company work hours, policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to company policies governing confidentiality and the handling of confidential material
  • Performs ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

 

Education & Experience

  • Currently enrolled and pursuing a graduate degree or doctorate degree in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Biological Engineering,
  • Mechanical Engineering or related field is required
  • Completion of introductory graduate level engineering course work is required.
  • Completion of a Bachelor’s degree is required.
  • Prior research experience in an academic or industry laboratory setting is preferred.

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Familiarity with CAD tools and COMSOL Multiphysics
  • Experience with cell handling, cell-based experiments, and flow cytometry
  • Understanding of microfluidic fluid dynamics and its impact on layout design
  • Experience with fluidic chip fabrication (soft-lithography, etc.)
  • Ability to conduct data analysis in Python/MATLAB
  • Able to translate academic knowledge to industry relevant setting
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to lead a project and provide regular updates to the team
  • Self-motivated with strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Able to take direction, accept feedback, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities
  • Proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
  • Conducts self professionally with a courteous, enthusiastic and critical approach to assignments

 

Working Environment / Physical Environment

  • This position works onsite in Culver City, CA.
  • This position works in a lab environment.
  • Must be able to don and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
  • Regular work schedule is Monday – Friday, within standard business hours. Flexibility is available with manager approval.
  • Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.
  • Lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
  • This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity award. The hourly base pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.

$25.00 per hour

The application window is anticipated to close on 60 days from when it is posted or sooner if the position is filled or closed.

ImmunityBio employees are as valuable as the people we serve. We have built a resource of robust benefit offerings to best support the total wellbeing of our team members and their families. Our competitive total rewards benefits package, for eligible employees, include: Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options • Health and Financial Wellness Programs • Employer Assistance Program (EAP) • Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match • 529 Education Savings Program • Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks • Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays • Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO • Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day • We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to optimize your Health and Wellness.

At ImmunityBio, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Internship at Microsoft

Posted: 06/14/2026

About the Company/Organization:

Microsoft
Type: Company
Size:
https://news.microsoft.com/

Every company has a mission. What’s ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn’t diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters.

Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.

Internship Project/Opportunity

Location: Mountain View, CA
Anticipated internship dates: Open
Target intern experience level: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556744903?utm_source=linkedin&domain=microsoft.com&src=LinkedIn

 

Overview

Research Internships at Microsoft provide a dynamic environment for research careers with a network of world-class research labs led by globally-recognized scientists and engineers, who pursue innovation in a range of scientific and technical disciplines to help solve complex challenges in diverse fields, including computing, healthcare, economics, and the environment.

The Office of the Chief Scientific Officer works with senior leadership at Microsoft on strategy and opportunities at the frontiers of science, engineering, and responsible artificial intelligence (AI). The office collaborates closely with teams across Microsoft, including Microsoft Research, divisional research and development (R&D) teams, and policy groups. The office also does outreach and collaboration with research scientists and students outside of Microsoft, spanning academia, industry, and government agencies. Efforts by the office include coordinative projects, reviews, and syntheses as well as new scientific explorations and deep dives on promising research areas.

 

Responsibilities

Research Interns put inquiry and theory into practice. Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world’s best researchers, Research Interns learn, collaborate, and network for life. Research Interns not only advance their own careers, but they also contribute to exciting research and development strides. During the 12-week internship, Research Interns are paired with mentors and expected to collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers, present findings, and contribute to the vibrant life of the community. Research internships are available in all areas of research, and are offered year-round, though they typically begin in the summer.

We are seeking Research Intern applications for spring, summer, or fall of 2026. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, challenges and opportunities in the areas of artificial intelligence, biology, biomedicine, responsible AI, and influences of AI applications on people and society, including economic and psychosocial influences of AI.

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an MS or PhD program in CS, HCI, EE, biology, biomedical informatics, economics, psychology, or a related field or similar level programs in ethics, law, or policy-related fields.
  • At least 1 year of experience in conducting research and writing peer-reviewed publications.

Other Requirements

Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship.
In addition to the qualifications below, you’ll need to submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position as well as a cover letter and any relevant work or research samples. After you submit your application, a request for letters may be sent to your list of references on your behalf. Note that reference letters cannot be requested until after you have submitted your application, and furthermore, that they might not be automatically requested for all candidates. You may wish to alert your letter writers in advance, so they will be ready to submit your letter.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to develop original research agendas.
  • Proficient interpersonal skills, cross-group, and cross-culture collaboration.
  • History of effective collaborations with researchers and other colleagues.
  • Proficiency with qualitative or quantitative empirical social science research methods.
  • Demonstrated commitment to responsible AI.
  • Passionate about embarking on creative, out-of-the-box, unconventional efforts in pursuit of new results and directions.

Applied Sciences IC2 – The base pay range for this internship is USD $5,610 – $11,010 per month.

There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $7,270 – $12,030 per month.

Applied Sciences IC3 – The base pay range for this internship is USD $6,710 – $13,270 per month.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-intern-pay

Georgia Life Sciences Summit

The Georgia Life Sciences Summit brings together leaders from across biotechnology, medical technology, research, manufacturing, and investment to showcase Georgia’s emergence as a national leader in life sciences innovation. As the industry’s premier convening in the state, the Summit highlights Georgia’s growing strengths in biotech, medtech, advanced therapeutics, and translational research while positioning the state as the scale-up manufacturing hub of the Southeast. Through high-impact programming and networking, the Summit explores how Georgia is advancing discovery, accelerating commercialization, and building the infrastructure, workforce, and ecosystem needed to lead the future of life sciences manufacturing and innovation.

Rodney Eric Williams

Rodney Eric Williams is a Science Policy Postdoctoral Fellow at the Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC). Prior to EBRC he briefly served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He completed his PhD in Neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine with Dr. Diane E. Griffin. His research focused on investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive neurological dysfunction during mosquito-borne viral infections to identify potential therapeutic targets.

Outside of the lab at Hopkins, Rodney served as president of the Johns Hopkins Medicine Graduate Student Association, as a Johns Hopkins Science Policy Fellow, and as a Graduate Policy Advisor to the Office of the Provost. He also served as a Howard Garrison Advocacy Fellow with the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB).

When he is not working, Rodney loves to explore the outdoors, go for walks around the water, and attend the symphony.

EBRC 2026 Annual Meeting

Agenda

Program Book

 

Our 2026 Annual Meeting will be held June 2-3, 2026 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC!

The EBRC Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for the engineering biology community to come together to engage on matters important to advancing engineering biology. In addition to inspiring research talks and poster presentations, EBRC’s meeting holds time to consider the larger engineering biology research ecosystem in which we all exist and work together to move the field forward. We invite you to join us to present and discuss your latest research, build relationships with your colleagues in academia, industry, and government, and advance the member-driven work of EBRC. Attendance at the Annual Meeting is open to all EBRC members, their lab members, employees of institutional members, and all SPA members. We also warmly welcome all those in the Research Triangle with an interest in engineering biology to join us. Thank you to our hosts at the Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Center at North Carolina State University!

This year, we are excited to celebrate EBRC’s 10-year anniversary! Additional activities, sessions, and social mixers will also be held throughout the Research Triangle on June 1, 2026, the day before the meeting; look forward to more information about these industry- and SPA-dedicated events coming soon!

New session! Before the main meeting kicks off, please join us for “Advancing the Bioeconomy Industry Ecosystem” on June 1 from 3:30-7:30pm ET to continue to celebrate EBRC’s 10 Year Anniversary. The event will bring together representatives from government and venture capital alongside EBRC’s academic and research community. The session will explore how promising ideas in engineering biology move from the lab into the real world across the broader industry ecosystem, featuring a keynote style talk, moderated panel discussion, 3-minute flash talks, and close with a social mixer. Space is limited, so sign up here (separate link from normal registration)! (If you’re interested in giving a flash talk, please indicate so on the form.)

Registration:
The deadline to register has passed. To confirm your spot and offset some of the meal costs, there will be a nominal fee. If this fee is prohibitive for you or your lab members, please email helix@ebrc.org.

Abstract submissions for talks and posters are now open. Abstract submission is separate from registration. Submissions from all attendees are welcome! We encourage you to submit your latest, ongoing work as a mechanism to engage in community dialogue. Abstracts for talks are due March 30, 2026 and abstracts for posters are due on May 11, 2026.

IMPORTANT DATES:
March 30, 2026: Last day to submit talk abstracts
April 20, 2026: Notification of talk selection
April 29, 2026: Registration closes for those with EBRC-supported travel
May 1, 2026: Deadline for hotel and travel arrangements by EBRC
May 14, 2026: Registration closes
May 11, 2026: Last day to submit poster abstracts

Annual Meeting Venue:
Talley Student Union
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Meeting Hotel:
*Update* — Our block of rooms at the Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown (616 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601) is now fully booked. We suggest you reach out to these nearby hotels if you need accommodations: Raleigh Marriott City Center, Sheraton Raleigh Hotel, Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown, and Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown.

Transportation:
More information coming soon!

Travel Support:
We anticipate covering airfare and hotel expenses for:

  • Individuals selected as speakers from academia, including students and postdocs;
  • EBRC Academic Council members selected as Session Chairs; and
  • Student and Postdoc Association Board members who present a poster or are selected as speakers.

Individuals who will receive travel support will be contacted by email to complete their flight bookings. The meeting will conclude at 5:00PM on Wednesday, June 3 and we encourage those receiving travel support to find an evening flight if at all possible. Please contact helix@ebrc.org if you anticipate needing Sunday and/or Wednesday night accommodations. Please also note that travel support does not include the confirmation/meal fee. Email helix@ebrc.org if this fee is prohibitive. Please see EBRC’s full travel policy here.

We encourage you to make your travel plans early, as we will cap the level of airfare support provided by EBRC. Airfare must be booked by May 1 to be eligible for EBRC support.

Health and Safety:
We are committed to hosting a safe event. We will be closely watching CDC recommendations in addition to all relevant local and state guidelines leading up to the Meeting and make any changes necessary for health and safety.

Dress Code:
The EBRC Annual Meeting does not have a dress code. EBRC values diversity and individual expression — we encourage participants to come as they are and wish to present themselves to the world.