What are the responsibilities and job description for the WRAIR: Sleep and Human Performance Research Fellowship position at Zintellect?
The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Behavioral Biology Branch (BBB) is offering a research fellowship for current or recently graduated master's or postdoctoral applicants. WRAIR is a premier research institution dedicated to soldier and world health. WRAIR aims to conduct biomedical research that is responsive to the Department of Defense and U.S. Army requirements and delivers lifesaving products, including knowledge, technology and medical material that sustain the warfighter's combat effectiveness. In addition, WRAIR conducts military psychiatry and neuroscience research, from basic studies to advanced development and provides unique research capabilities and innovative medical solutions to a range of Force Health Protection and Readiness challenges currently facing U.S. Service Members, along with threats anticipated during future operations.
What will I be doing and why I should apply?
As an ORISE participant and under the guidance of a mentor, you will be engaged as a sleep researcher examining the effect of sleep loss on Soldier health and performance, with a focus on field research in operational settings. While conducting activities as both a collaborative member of a team and as an independent researcher, your research experiences will include:
- Advanced experience with statistical programs
- Formulating, designing, and executing research studies on sleep loss and human performance
- Planning, organizing, and executing studies in field and operational environments
- Learning how to prepare research teams for deployment to field environments
- Designing surveys, conducting interviews, and analyzing and evaluating results using advanced statistical techniques and computer software
Additional learning opportunities may include psychological and biological marker collection and assessments related to sleep, circadian, and fatigue effects. Outcomes of this research will contribute to the development of interventions and/or strategies to mitigate the negative effects from sleep loss and circadian misalignment during military operations.
Where will I be located?
Silver Spring, Maryland
What is the anticipated start date?
The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research 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 twelve-month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. This internship may be part or full-time. 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 Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. 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 WRAIR
WRAIR provides unique research capabilities and innovative medical solutions to a range of Force Health Protection and Readiness challenges currently facing U.S. Service Members, along with threats anticipated during future operations. These research opportunities include ongoing efforts to identify and treat traumatic brain injury as well as to understand and mitigate the deleterious effects of repeated exposures to blast. For more information about the WRAIR, please visit www.wrair.health.mil.
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.
