What are the responsibilities and job description for the Altitude Physiology Faculty Fellowship position at Zintellect?
The Military Performance Division at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine is seeking a faculty applicant from an accredited university who has received a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology or a related field.
What will I be doing, and why should I apply?
Under the guidance of a mentor, your expertise in altitude physiology, illness, and injury will be used to further the mission and capabilities of the Military Performance Division at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine. Your knowledge of mediation research to reduce acute mountain sickness will be used to collect data and strengthen the division's environmental physiology program. You will participate in research focusing on transitioning practical molecular products and solutions to soldiers. You will also learn to develop acquisition and product development skills in molecular physiology. This experience will also teach you sensor development in testing the reliability and validity of sensors that can be transitioned to the Soldier for real-time monitoring while expanding your knowledge of genomic research to include computational analyses from mRNA and microRNA data.
Additional skills expected to be gained or acquired during this appointment include:
- Project management
- Acquisition
- Product development
- Reliability and validity testing
- Contract execution
- Product transition and technology readiness levels
Where will I be located?
Natick, Massachusetts
What is the anticipated start date?
USARIEM is ready to make appointments as soon as possible. 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 fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.
What is the appointment length?
Appointments are initially for one year, with the option to extend the appointment for up to four additional years, contingent upon project needs and funding availability.
What are the benefits?
You will receive a stipend to be determined by USARIEM. Stipends are typically based on a participant's academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following:
- Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)
- Relocation Allowance
- Training and Travel Allowance
About USARIEM
The United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM), located in Natick, Massachusetts, is an internationally recognized center of excellence for Warfighter health and performance science and its applications. The Institute is a world-class environmental medicine, physiology, and nutrition research laboratory. It features integrated cellular, tissue, and human research programs.
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 to administer 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.
