What are the responsibilities and job description for the USAMRICD In Vitro Lung Models Internship Opportunity position at U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)?
The Department of Defense (DoD) U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command - Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRDC MRICD) located in Edgewood, Maryland is offering an internship opportunity for applicants who are current students or who have recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in an eligible STEM discipline. This research project includes high-throughput pharmacology and toxicology experiments to determine basic mechanisms of actions as well as evaluating and developing treatment regimens for chemical exposures.
Why should I apply?
Under the mentorship of Todd Stueckle, Ph.D., you will join a team of scientists investigating in vitro techniques for identifying therapeutics against chemical threats. As the selected participant, your experiences will include:
- Preparing air-liquid interface in vitro models of the human lung
- Gaining experience preparing routine chemical and drug solutions
- Conducting in-depth analysis of high-throughput data
- Interpreting fluorescent image, biochemical, and gene expression data to determine underlying biological mechanisms
- Learning how artificial intelligence models can interpret biological data
- Documenting and writing detailed methods and results descriptions of experiments for publication in scientific journals or presentation to scientific conferences
- Developing figures, tables, and graphs.
You learning outcomes from this experience include learning state-of-the-art in vitro techniques, understanding approaches to evaluate chemical inhalation exposures, and gaining skills to interpret biological processes from multiple lines of evidence. In addition, you will gain experience in critical thinking, interpersonal collaboration, and verbal/written communication skills. Collectively, this experience will prepare you for graduate school or other professional opportunities in the life sciences.
Where will I be located?
Edgewood, Maryland
What is the anticipated start date?
The USAMRDC MRICD 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?
This is a 1-year research appointment with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended on funding availability, project assignment, and availability of the participant. Applicants with questions regarding this opportunity can reach out to Dr. Todd Stueckle at todd.a.stueckle.civ@health.mil.
What are the provisions?
You will receive a stipend to be determined by USAMRICD. The stipend range for a 12-month appointment is commensurate with experience; for a bachelor’s level intern ranges from $54,000-$60,000 per year.
Other provisions may include the following:
- Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)
- Relocation Allowance
- Training and Travel Allowance
About USAMRDC MRICD
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 Research and Development 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. For more information about the USAMRDC MRICD, please visit https://usamricd.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 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.
Salary : $54,000 - $60,000