What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Engineer Internship: Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention and Protection position at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education?
Organization
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Reference Code
MRDC-AARL-2025-0005
How To Apply
Click on Apply at the bottom of the opportunity to start your application.
Description
The Department of Defense (DoD) is offering postgraduate internship at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command - Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAMRDC AARL) located at Fort Novosel, AL. This project falls under the Injury Biomechanics and Protection Group (IBPG) at USAARL. The IBPG Mission is to enhance Warfighter lethality, protection, and survivability for the battlefields of the future through next-generation biomechanical research.
What will I be doing?
As an ORISE participant, you will join a community of scientists and researchers in an effort to gain experience in injury and performance biomechanics by engaging in specialized research described in grants, proposals, and other legal agreements in accomplishment of USAARL’s Injury Biomechanics and Protection Group mission.
Why should I apply?
Under the guidance of a mentor, you will gain hands-on experience to complement your education and support your academic and professional goals. Along the way, you will engage in activities and research in several areas. These include, but are not limited to,
Where will I be located?
On-site at Fort Novosel, AL.
What is the anticipated start date?
The USAARL is ready to make appointments immediately. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and internships or fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.
What is the appointment length?
The anticipated length of the appointment is for one year. The appointment may be extended for additional years depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.
What are the appointment provisions?
You will receive a stipend to be determined by USAARL. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following:
While participants will not enter into an employment relationship with DoD or any other agency, this opportunity will require a suitability investigation/background investigation. An interim clearance is required prior to the candidate starting his/her appointment. Any offer made is considered tentative pending favorable outcome of the investigation.
About USAARL
The U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) located at Fort Novosel, Alabama, is a nationally recognized laboratory for research into safety, survival, impact tolerance, sustainability and performance effectiveness of aviators and Soldiers. The USAARL’s research focuses on blunt, blast and accelerative injury and protection; crew survival in military helicopters and combat vehicles; the en route care environment; human operator health and performance in complex systems and sensory performance, injury and protection. Current USAARL work for the Army’s modernization priorities includes research in the areas of future vertical lift, the next generation combat vehicle and directed-energy weapons. The Laboratory’s highly skilled workforce consists of rated aviators, medical professionals, doctoral- and masters-level researchers, and research technicians. Visit https://usaarl.health.mil/ to learn more about USAARL.
About ORISE
This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate will have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in related engineering (mechanical, aerospace, biomedical) field plus at least 4 years' experience in research, engineering or clinical setting. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date. Applicant must be at least 22 years of age at the time of application.
Highly competitive applicants will have education and/or experience in one or more of the following:
A complete application consists of:
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Point of Contact
Kimberly
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U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Reference Code
MRDC-AARL-2025-0005
How To Apply
Click on Apply at the bottom of the opportunity to start your application.
Description
The Department of Defense (DoD) is offering postgraduate internship at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command - Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAMRDC AARL) located at Fort Novosel, AL. This project falls under the Injury Biomechanics and Protection Group (IBPG) at USAARL. The IBPG Mission is to enhance Warfighter lethality, protection, and survivability for the battlefields of the future through next-generation biomechanical research.
What will I be doing?
As an ORISE participant, you will join a community of scientists and researchers in an effort to gain experience in injury and performance biomechanics by engaging in specialized research described in grants, proposals, and other legal agreements in accomplishment of USAARL’s Injury Biomechanics and Protection Group mission.
Why should I apply?
Under the guidance of a mentor, you will gain hands-on experience to complement your education and support your academic and professional goals. Along the way, you will engage in activities and research in several areas. These include, but are not limited to,
- Engaging with a biomedical research team Investigating injury biomechanics related to neurosensory response and injury.
- Identifying and characterizing injury patterns using medical imaging techniques and software tools.
- Learning and applying motion analysis algorithms, equipment, and techniques to understand human kinematics and anatomical structures.
- Learning and applying experimental methods to human exposure and response research that is currently being conducted.
- Collaborating on a multi-disciplinary team involved in all aspects of RDT&E, but particularly research Not Involving Human Subjects (RNIHS), cadaveric research, and Human Subject Research.
- Data collection in both lab- and field-based settings
Where will I be located?
On-site at Fort Novosel, AL.
What is the anticipated start date?
The USAARL is ready to make appointments immediately. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and internships or fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.
What is the appointment length?
The anticipated length of the appointment is for one year. The appointment may be extended for additional years depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.
What are the appointment provisions?
You will receive a stipend to be determined by USAARL. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following:
- Relocation Allowance
- Training and Travel Allowance
While participants will not enter into an employment relationship with DoD or any other agency, this opportunity will require a suitability investigation/background investigation. An interim clearance is required prior to the candidate starting his/her appointment. Any offer made is considered tentative pending favorable outcome of the investigation.
About USAARL
The U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) located at Fort Novosel, Alabama, is a nationally recognized laboratory for research into safety, survival, impact tolerance, sustainability and performance effectiveness of aviators and Soldiers. The USAARL’s research focuses on blunt, blast and accelerative injury and protection; crew survival in military helicopters and combat vehicles; the en route care environment; human operator health and performance in complex systems and sensory performance, injury and protection. Current USAARL work for the Army’s modernization priorities includes research in the areas of future vertical lift, the next generation combat vehicle and directed-energy weapons. The Laboratory’s highly skilled workforce consists of rated aviators, medical professionals, doctoral- and masters-level researchers, and research technicians. Visit https://usaarl.health.mil/ to learn more about USAARL.
About ORISE
This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate will have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in related engineering (mechanical, aerospace, biomedical) field plus at least 4 years' experience in research, engineering or clinical setting. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date. Applicant must be at least 22 years of age at the time of application.
Highly competitive applicants will have education and/or experience in one or more of the following:
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, standards, and procedures within biomechanics / mathematics as demonstrated through a degree and coursework in a relevant STEM field from an accredited program.
- Military experience or environment familiarity
- Ability to integrate complex medical / engineering methodologies / equipment, including motion capture systems, medical and physiological stimulation and measurement systems, and engineering instrumentation, software, and data acquisition.
- Mathematics / data analysis / acquisition experience
- Advanced knowledge / experience in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication / interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills / detail oriented
A complete application consists of:
- Zintellect Profile
- Educational and Employment History
- Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
- Resume (PDF)
- Transcripts/Academic Records - For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
- Two Recommendations. We encourage you to contact your recommenders as soon as you start your application to ensure they are able to complete the recommendation form and to let them know to expect a message from Zintellect. Recommenders will be asked to rate your scientific capabilities, personal characteristics, and describe how they know you. You can always log back in to your Zintellect account and check the status of your application.
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Point of Contact
Kimberly
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- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
- Degree: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
- Minimum Overall GPA: 3.00
- Discipline(s):
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