CCDC Armaments Synthetic Biology of Materials
This grant seeks to develop bacterial systems for on-demand production of new biomaterials, like polymers and metal precursors, for advanced manufacturing.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 (Application Deadline)
Funding Amounts: Base stipend approximately $60,000 plus $3,000 travel allowance; stipend increases with experience; typical award duration 2-3 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral and senior researchers in developing bacterial expression systems and synthetic biology tools for on-demand production of advanced biomaterials including polymers and metal precursors for additive manufacturing.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens; requires contacting a Research Adviser prior to application; relocation and health insurance benefits included.
Description
This fellowship opportunity, offered through the NRC Research Associateship Programs at the U.S. Army CCDC Armaments Center, focuses on advancing synthetic and chemical biology tools to create new materials with unique and improved properties. The program emphasizes the development of bacterial expression systems and synthetic biology-based materials for point-of-use, on-demand production of moderate value biomaterials such as high-performance polymers, metal precursors for additive manufacturing, and lubricants.
The research aims to leverage the concept of "Bacterial Factories" to enable localized generation of these materials, which has broad applications in materials science and advanced manufacturing technologies. Projects supported under this opportunity are expected to contribute critical advances in biomaterials and biomimetic materials, enhancing capabilities in additive manufacturing and related fields.
Keywords associated with this opportunity include Synthetic Biology, Chemical Biology, Engineering in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomaterials, Biomimetic Materials, and Bacterial Factories.
