Job Summary
This role involves analyzing advancements in materials science to determine their potential for harmful applications by examining material characteristics, processing techniques, manufacturing viability, and the necessary resources for misuse. The position requires translating risk assessments into policy frameworks, priorities for evaluation, and requirements for mitigation. Collaboration with teams in scientific research, engineering, threat modeling, and policy formulation is essential.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate the properties and processing capabilities of materials to identify potential for misuse.
- Assess manufacturing feasibility in the context of harmful applications.
- Collaborate with diverse teams to formulate risk assessments and translate them into actionable policy guidelines.
- Establish priorities for evaluation and define mitigation requirements based on risk assessments.
Qualifications
- A PhD or equivalent experience in materials science or a closely related field.
- Significant experience in evaluating dual-use risks and understanding potentially harmful applications.
- Capable of assessing feasibility and managing uncertainties in complex situations.
- Proven ability to synthesize specialized knowledge from various disciplines.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across scientific, engineering, and policy domains.
Lila Sciences provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
