What are the responsibilities and job description for the Military Injury Biomechanics Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship position at Zintellect?
The Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) is offering a post-doctoral internship opportunity.
What will I be doing?
This project falls under the Injury Biomechanics and Protection Group at USAARL. The IBPG Mission is to enhance Warfighter lethality, protection, and survivability for the battlefields of the future through next-generation biomechanical research. The participant will engage with a collaborative medical research team conducting ongoing injury biomechanics experiments and medical research in projects focusing on injury biomechanics related to neurosensory response to injury, head acceleration, and risk of concussion as well as musculoskeletal injury. The participant will learn and apply research methods focused on musculoskeletal modeling, motion capture, data analysis, and laboratory testing of mechanical and biological surrogates. The participant will also learn and apply grant writing principles and research protocol (e.g., Institutional Review Board - IRB) writing principles.
Why should I apply?
Under the guidance of a mentor, you will engage in activities and research in several areas. These include, but are not limited to:
- Applying research methods focusing on the use of wearable devices in field settings and assessment of neurophysiological performance deficits.
- Applying concepts of statistical analysis and unique data reduction and analysis techniques to human exposure and response research data that has been previously, and is, currently being collected.
Where will I be located?
Fort Novosel, Alabama
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 will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.
What is the appointment length?
This appointment is a full-time, twelve-month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.
What are the benefits?
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:
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Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)
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Relocation Allowance
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Training and Travel Allowance
About U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory
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.
