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Director Biophysics Research Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Axle

Entomologist

Rockville, MD

$90K - $100K/yr

Perform direct skin feeding assays and other malaria transmission research techniques. * Analyze ... Education * Bachelor's degree in Biology, Entomology, Chemistry, Biophysics, or a related ...

Axle

Entomologist

Rockville, MD

Perform direct skin feeding assays and other malaria transmission research techniques. * Analyze ... Education * Bachelor's degree in Biology, Entomology, Chemistry, Biophysics, or a related ...

Axle

Entomologist

Rockville, MD · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Perform direct skin feeding assays and other malaria transmission research techniques. * Analyze ... Education * Bachelor's degree in Biology, Entomology, Chemistry, Biophysics, or a related ...

Axle

Entomologist

Rockville, MD · On-site

Perform direct skin feeding assays and other malaria transmission research techniques. * Analyze ... Education * Bachelor's degree in Biology, Entomology, Chemistry, Biophysics, or a related ...

Umd

Professor & Director

College Park, MD · On-site

$58K - $254K/yr

The current research interests are in the areas of Non-equilibrium Systems, Emergent Materials and ... D. degrees in Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computation, Biophysics, Chemical Physics, and ...

Castalia Systems

Physicist, Senior

Reston, VA · On-site

This includes, but is not limited to, applied and interdisciplinary fields of physics such as astrophysics, biophysics, directed energy weapons, and / or geophysics. * Conducts independent research ...

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Castalia Systems

Physicist, Senior

Reston, VA

This includes, but is not limited to, applied and interdisciplinary fields of physics such as astrophysics, biophysics, directed energy weapons, and / or geophysics. * Conducts independent research ...

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How much do director biophysics research jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for director biophysics research in Reston, VA is $199,041.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,000.00 and $238,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Biophysics Research vs Senior Biophysicist?

AspectDirector Biophysics ResearchSenior Biophysicist
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (PhD), leadership experiencePhD or equivalent, specialized expertise
Work EnvironmentResearch management, strategic planningHands-on research, experimental analysis
Employer & Industry UsageBiotech, pharma, research institutionsResearch labs, academia, industry
Search & Comparison IntentLeadership roles, research directionTechnical expertise, project contribution

The main difference is that the Director Biophysics Research oversees research strategies and manages teams, while the Senior Biophysicist focuses on conducting advanced experiments and technical analysis. The director role involves leadership and strategic planning, whereas the senior scientist role emphasizes hands-on research expertise.

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Infographic showing various Director Biophysics Research job openings in Reston, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $199,041 per year, or $95.7 per hour.

Postdoctoral Fellow I (Antibody Engineering)

The Geneva Foundation

Silver Spring, MD • On-site

$50K - $68K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

About the Position
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Fellow/Consultant to support the Principal Investigator, Co-Investigators, and research staff in the development and evaluation of next-generation prophylactics. The successful candidate will conduct proof-of-concept studies involving the design, expression, purification, and characterization of antibodies, single-chain variable fragments (scFvs), and bispecific scFvs (BS-scFvs) targeting key vaccine candidates.
This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work at the intersection of computational protein design, structural biology, artificial intelligence, and translational vaccinology within a highly collaborative research environment. The candidate will bridge computational approaches with hands-on wet-laboratory research and contribute to the advancement of novel prophylactic strategies.
In addition to laboratory and research responsibilities, the Postdoctoral Fellow/Consultant will assist with overall project execution, including ensuring enrollment targets are met when applicable, maintaining protocol adherence, supporting monitoring visits, overseeing regulatory and administrative requirements, assisting with data management, and providing project close-out support. The successful candidate will work closely with investigators and research staff to ensure scientific, operational, and regulatory objectives are achieved.
Work Authorization Requirement: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Key Responsibilities
1. Computational Antibody & Protein Design: Use machine-learning/AI platforms including AlphaFold3, RFdiffusion, ThermoMPNN, Rosetta, PROSS, PRoscan, PyMOL.
2. Recombinant Protein Expression & Purification: Express proteins in mammalian expression system, Escherichia coli or alternative expression hosts. Perform protein purification using chromatography platforms (FPLC, affinity, size-exclusion chromatography).
3. Biophysical & Biochemical Characterization: Evaluate the purity, yield, and structural integrity of protein molecules, conduct ELISA, Biolayer Interferometry to benchmark candidate molecules.
4. Project Management, Collaboration & Reporting: Analyze, interpret, and integrate biochemical/biophysical datasets with downstream biological assay results generated by partners. Draft technical updates and final comprehensive reports for the project sponsor.
Required Qualifications
  • Education: Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, or a closely related scientific discipline.
  • Wet-Lab Experience: Expertise in recombinant protein expression mammalian and bacterial systems. Extensive experience in protein purification (IMAC, SEC, IEX) and quality control (SDS-PAGE, Western blot, HPLC). Demonstrated familiarity with structural and biophysical characterization techniques, particularly BLI/SPR.
  • Skills: Excellent communication, meticulous record-keeping, and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary, collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Computational Skills: Direct experience using computational protein engineering suites.

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