BioMADE is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support the efforts of the Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC). The Associate Project Manager will conduct public policy (science policy) research and engagement for the advancement of engineering biology. The incumbent will work with EBRC academic and institutional members, government stakeholders, and the engineering biology community. The Associate Project Manager will support the EBRC staff leader for one of EBRC’s four Focus Areas (Research Roadmapping, Policy & International Engagement, Security, and Education and Workforce Development), assisting in directing and supporting a member-led Working Group to develop and achieve EBRC program objectives in alignment with organizational goals. Particularly in the focus area for which they are primarily responsible, the Associate Project Manager may help develop programs, activities, policy proposals, and communication materials that improve the ability of engineering biology researchers to advance and accelerate their work. Reporting to EBRC’s Executive Director, and working as a member of the EBRC Team, the Associate Project Manager may contribute to organizational goal setting, program development, and execution of cross-cutting efforts and activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the EBRC Executive Director, EBRC members, and the engineering biology community to identify needs, challenges, and opportunities relevant to engineering biology, particularly in the Focus Area(s) they are primarily supporting.
• Support the lead staff for Focus Area(s) and Working Group(s); help support Working Group (WG) chair and engage members to set goals and achieve objectives.
• Support relationships with the academic, government and industrial research communities, including those beyond EBRC, as well as relevant communities.
• Help facilitate dialogue between government officials, researchers, and other stakeholders
• As appropriate, help develop proposals, programs and activities that leverage member expertise to advance work and address challenges in engineering biology, particularly in the Focus Area(s) they are primarily supporting.
• Help incorporate cross-disciplinary technical and non-technical topics (e.g. ethics, security, bioeconomy, training/education, regulation, diversity, equity, etc) critical to engineering biology into program activities.
• Develop expert knowledge on trends in national and global research in engineering biology in support of organizational goals.
• Support outreach and engagement initiatives, including workshops, to advance both technical and non-technical aspects of engineering biology research to address societal challenges.
• Develop and/or contribute to high-quality reports, research articles, white papers, proposals, or other materials on the state of the field and policy issues from various sectors, by independently conducting research and analysis, and/or by supporting and facilitating contributions from expert EBRC members.
• Where appropriate, contribute to communication for activities and dissemination of EBRC reports and products; help develop briefing materials for US Government agencies and/or leadership.
• Support post-meeting debriefs and communication to relevant stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned or as they become apparent.