[Linkpost] “The NAO is Hiring for Partnerships, Response, Virology, and Wet Lab Management” by Jeff Kaufman 🔸, SecureBio

In our work so far, the Nucleic Acid Observatory has focused on the technical core of a pathogen-agnostic early warning system: how do you go from sample to detection? This has included developing new sample processing protocols, designing and implementing computational algorithms, and efficacy modeling. We’ve recently received funding from Open Philanthropy to expand our scope: we’re now aiming to take on the problem of early warning from end to end. This means ensuring systems are in place to detect novel threats, and that detection leads to effective response. To support this expanded mission, we’re hiring for four roles, with referral bonuses of up to $6k per role:

• A Head of Partnerships to help us deploy our technology by securing funding and collaborations to build a comprehensive biosurveillance network. This role will focus on winning governmental and commercial contracts while expanding our sample collection [...]

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First published:

August 25th, 2025

Source:

https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/7zMZ7S3enPXurrc4x/the-nao-is-hiring-for-partnerships-response-virology-and-wet

Linkpost URL:
https://naobservatory.org/blog/hiring-q2-2025

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