What are the responsibilities and job description for the Burn Research Postdoctoral Fellowship position at Zintellect?
The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research is offering a postdoctoral research opportunity at JBSA Fort Sam Houston.
What will I be doing?
As an ORISE participant, you will join a community of scientists and researchers committed to optimizing combat casualty care through translational research.
In collaboration with an experienced burn scientist, you will engage with an already funded research project within the Organ Support and Automation Combat Casualty Care Research Team at USAISR and will participate with other currently funded projects while receiving additional training specific to the research group on burns, resuscitation, and medical automation.
Specifically, you will utilize the USAISR’s established swine burn model to examine the effect of different pharmaceutical therapies on automated resuscitation outcomes following severe burn.
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:
• Participating in IACUC-approved large animal research protocols
• Learning and refining large animal surgical skills, including laparotomy and line placement
• Operating advanced automated medical systems, including an automated burn resuscitation system
• Disseminating results of studies through publications and presentation at conferences
• Gaining exposure to clinical and health care practices in military medicine
• Interacting with clinicians and medical sensors
• Developing new engineering products
Where will I be located? San Antonio, Texas
What is the anticipated start date?
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 USAISR.. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following:
- Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE
- Relocation Allowance
- Training and Travel Allowance
About USAISR
The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research is one of six research laboratories within the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command of the U.S. Army Medicine Command. The Institute is the Army's lead research laboratory for improving the care of combat casualties. The mission of the Institute is to "Optimize Combat Casualty Care".
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.
