What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biomechanics Summer Internship for Military Performance Research position at Zintellect?
The U.S. Army Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) is offering a summer research opportunity to learn and train under USARIEM biomechanics scientists, where our mission is to optimize Warfighter health and performance through medical research. The USARIEM biomechanics team is investigating the effects of heavy lifting and knee exoskeleton on military performance and injury risk.
What will I be doing, and why should I apply?
As military readiness is a top priority, you will join our team as an ORISE participant and conduct research on the biomechanics of potential mechanisms of injury with a focus on the spine during a heavy deadlift and the use of knee exoskeleton to improve performance and assess injury risk. This project will also expose you to the knowledge and use of biomechanics equipment such as markerless motion analysis system, markered motion capture system, EMG, and force plates used for data collection and dissemination for the biomechanics and Soldier performance community. You will also have an opportunity to participate in additional research activities ranging from study conception, data collection, analysis, and manuscript publication.
Under the guidance of a mentor, you will gain experience to complement your education and support your academic and professional goals. You will also learn and be involved in the different aspects of:
- Preparing regulatory-documents
- Laboratory testing procedures
- Data collection and analysis
- Data dissemination
- Reporting and manuscript writing
- Conference presentation
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?
This appointment is for three months, with the option to extend, 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 functions as a world-class
laboratory for environmental medicine, physiology, and nutrition research. 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), which 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.
