What are the responsibilities and job description for the U.S. Army MRICD Inhalation Toxicology Research Internship/Fellowship position at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education?
Organization
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Reference Code
USAMRDC-MRICD-2025-0013
How To Apply
Click on Apply at the bottom of the opportunity to start your application.
Description
The Department of Defense (DoD) is offering a research internship at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) located in Aberdeen, Maryland. Aberdeen is located in the prime Mid-Atlantic region minutes from Baltimore, Washington DC, Wilmington, DE, and Philadelphia. Aberdeen has world-class schools, stable and fast rail and highway transportation, and is the home of the US Army's foremost technology center, Aberdeen Proving Grounds. The U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) is the Department of Defense’s lead laboratory for medical chemical defense research. As a subordinate element of the U.S. Army Medical Development and Materiel Command (USAMRDC), the institute conducts research for development of medical countermeasures to treat exposure to various chemical threat agents for protection of soldiers and civilians. Scientific disciplines at USAMRICD include, but are not limited to, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology, neuroscience, toxicology, physiology, psychology, and immunology. Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/USAMRICD.
Why should I apply and what will I be doing?
Under the guidance of a mentor, you will gain hands-on experience to complement your education and support your academic and professional goals. As part of the Inhalation Toxicology Team, you will gain research experience focused in the design and use of in vivo and in vitro inhalation exposure models to develop medical countermeasures against chemical threat agents. In addition, you will participate in research projects characterizing the toxic effects of chemical agents and/or toxic industrial chemicals on physiology and biochemistry/molecular biology, which will lead to the identification of therapeutic targets and candidate drugs.
Where will I be located?
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
What is the anticipated start date?
USAMRICD 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 or fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.
What is the appointment length?
USAMRICD is prepared to begin this appointment as soon as possible and will review applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected. This appointment is a 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?
The stipend is determined by USAMRICD. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location.
Other Benefits May Include The Following
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.
Qualifications
Applicant should have completed a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field within the past five years. U.S. military veterans who have been honorably discharged (or who have been medically discharged because of a service-connected disability) and who received a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field within ten years of the desired start date are also eligible.
Experience with at least one of the following is highly desired: inhalation exposure, aerosol generation, in silico modeling, or biochemical assay development.
Candidate must be willing to handle animals, human tissues, and cultured cells.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Application Requirements
A complete application consists of:
If you have questions, send an email to army-mrmc@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity [USAMRDC-MRICD-2025-0013R] in the subject line of the email. Please understand that ORISE does not review applications or select applicants; selections are made by the sponsoring agency identified on this opportunity. All application materials should be submitted via the “Apply” button at the bottom of this opportunity listing. Please do not send application materials to the email address above.
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Stipend
$0.00 – $0.01 Monthly
Point of Contact
Kimberly
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U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Reference Code
USAMRDC-MRICD-2025-0013
How To Apply
Click on Apply at the bottom of the opportunity to start your application.
Description
The Department of Defense (DoD) is offering a research internship at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) located in Aberdeen, Maryland. Aberdeen is located in the prime Mid-Atlantic region minutes from Baltimore, Washington DC, Wilmington, DE, and Philadelphia. Aberdeen has world-class schools, stable and fast rail and highway transportation, and is the home of the US Army's foremost technology center, Aberdeen Proving Grounds. The U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) is the Department of Defense’s lead laboratory for medical chemical defense research. As a subordinate element of the U.S. Army Medical Development and Materiel Command (USAMRDC), the institute conducts research for development of medical countermeasures to treat exposure to various chemical threat agents for protection of soldiers and civilians. Scientific disciplines at USAMRICD include, but are not limited to, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology, neuroscience, toxicology, physiology, psychology, and immunology. Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/USAMRICD.
Why should I apply and what will I be doing?
Under the guidance of a mentor, you will gain hands-on experience to complement your education and support your academic and professional goals. As part of the Inhalation Toxicology Team, you will gain research experience focused in the design and use of in vivo and in vitro inhalation exposure models to develop medical countermeasures against chemical threat agents. In addition, you will participate in research projects characterizing the toxic effects of chemical agents and/or toxic industrial chemicals on physiology and biochemistry/molecular biology, which will lead to the identification of therapeutic targets and candidate drugs.
Where will I be located?
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
What is the anticipated start date?
USAMRICD 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 or fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.
What is the appointment length?
USAMRICD is prepared to begin this appointment as soon as possible and will review applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected. This appointment is a 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?
The stipend is determined by USAMRICD. 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
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.
Qualifications
Applicant should have completed a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field within the past five years. U.S. military veterans who have been honorably discharged (or who have been medically discharged because of a service-connected disability) and who received a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field within ten years of the desired start date are also eligible.
Experience with at least one of the following is highly desired: inhalation exposure, aerosol generation, in silico modeling, or biochemical assay development.
Candidate must be willing to handle animals, human tissues, and cultured cells.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Application Requirements
A complete application consists of:
- Zintellect Profile
- Educational and Employment History
- Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
- Resume (PDF)
- Transcripts/Academic Records - Please upload a copy of a transcript for your current or most recent degree program that meets the disciplinary qualifications of the opportunity. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
- Two Recommendations. Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed until two recommendations are submitted. We encourage you to contact your recommenders as soon as you start your application to ensure they are able to complete the recommendation form and to let them know to expect a message from Zintellect. Recommenders will be asked to rate your scientific capabilities, personal characteristics, and describe how they know you. You can always log back in to your Zintellect account and check the status of your application.
If you have questions, send an email to army-mrmc@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity [USAMRDC-MRICD-2025-0013R] in the subject line of the email. Please understand that ORISE does not review applications or select applicants; selections are made by the sponsoring agency identified on this opportunity. All application materials should be submitted via the “Apply” button at the bottom of this opportunity listing. Please do not send application materials to the email address above.
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Stipend
$0.00 – $0.01 Monthly
Point of Contact
Kimberly
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- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
- Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
- Discipline(s):
- Chemistry and Materials Sciences (
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