Biomaterials integration and processing

This research fellowship opportunity at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory focuses on conducting research at the intersection of Materials Science and Synthetic Biology. The candidate will provide support for interdisciplinary research to integrate novel materials employing an array of processing techniques, including handling both organic and inorganic materials produced through biological means. The fellowship provides extensive experience with characterization techniques ranging from thermal analysis (DMA, TGA, DSC), spectroscopy (UV-Vis, FTIR, Raman), and microscopy (optical, SEM, AFM). The candidate will assist with composite preparation using film casting, extrusion, dip or spray-coating techniques. Initial targets explore bio-templated inorganic filler materials in thin layer structures for conformal antenna assemblies, with future areas including evaluation of novel organic particulates or dyes for application in coatings or thin films. This opportunity is part of the Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP), designed to increase involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas of interest to the Army.