What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition/Biology Postdoctoral Research Fellow position at Zintellect?
U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM), located in Natick, Massachusetts is offering a postdoctoral fellowship. USARIEM 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.
What will I be doing?
This ORISE appointment will support research exploring modafinil's effects in a cold environment. It will also support cross-validation of predictive models of resilience and performance. The research will cross-validate physiological, nutritional, and psychological factors identified from predictive models of resilience and performance from studies of US Army Special Forces (SF) training and to cross-validate the identified factors in different military populations and training environments, including Army One Unit Basic Training. The chosen post-doctoral fellow will have the opportunity to gain experience and training in study development and design, collection, and analysis of psychological, biological, and physiological data in extreme environments, data cleaning, and statistical analyses. In addition, the post-doctoral fellow will have a chance to explore opportunities for self-initiated project development, attend and present scientific findings at local and national meetings, and co-author manuscripts and technical reports.
Why should I apply?
As an ORISE participant, you will be able to increase your knowledge of research and gain an understanding of conducting research in laboratory and military field environments, particularly regarding the effects of extreme environments. It will provide a platform to demonstrate your current knowledge of the field. During your fellowship, your mentor will develop learning objectives to fit your personal career development goals while providing guidance and education to prepare you for your future.
Where will I be located?
Natick, Massachusetts
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 internships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.
What is the appointment length?
This appointment is a one-year 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 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.
Nature of Appointment
As a participant, you will 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.
About USARIEM
The U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM), in Natick, Massachusetts has four divisions: Military Nutrition, Military Performance, Thermal and Mountain Medicine, and Research Support. By leveraging its unique capabilities and facilities with industry, academia, and the government, USARIEM produces various essential products, including performance optimization doctrine, preventive medicine, planning doctrine, materiel development support, physiological monitoring strategies and predictive algorithms, and Health Hazard Assessments.
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.
