What will I be doing and why should I apply?

Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton conducts research on environmental health effects and aerospace medicine, addressing health and performance challenges faced by service members in operational military environments. Under the guidance of a mentor, your research will involve an examination of virtual reality’s applications for personnel selection in the aviation domain. You will bring your educational knowledge in Industrial/Organizational Psychology to answering questions such as

 A) what constructs are necessary to successful aviators?

B) can any of those constructs be measured in virtual reality?

C) which of those constructs is not currently being assessed in personnel section?

These questions and others will form the basis for your research activities here, where you will have the opportunity to use and enhance your research skills to answer the aeromedical domain’s toughest questions. Finally, you will learn about multidisciplinary applied research and gain an understanding of the operational needs of the joint fleet, while engaging in research in areas that are practicable and pertinent to the United States Navy. You may also have the opportunity to collaborate with various subject matter experts, attend conferences/scientific meetings, and/or receive training supplemental to your degree program. This internship provides the opportunity to independently utilize your skills and engage with experts in innovative ideas to move the proposed research forward. 

Where will I be located? Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio 

What is the anticipated start date?

NAMRU-Dayton is ready to make an appointment immediately. Exact start date will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. 

What is the appointment length?

This ORISE appointment is for a full-time twelve-month period. Appointment 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 NAMRU-D. Stipends are typically based on the 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 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.

Nature of Appointment

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.