What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biomedical Research Internship Opportunity position at Zintellect?
The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) is DoD's premier research enterprise for infectious diseases, brain health, and performance optimization is offering a research fellowship within the Office of the Chief Science Officer (OCSO). This fellowship opportunity is for students currently pursuing a master's or doctoral degree students.
What will I be doing?
The research internship will focus on developing valuable skills in scientific research methodologies and will provide you the opportunity to learn all aspects involved in conducting biomedical research projects. In addition, you will gain experience scientific writing while you deepen your understanding of the various elements including documenting progress and effective communication of scientific findings to diverse audiences.
Why should I apply?
Under the guidance of a mentor, you will learn how to conduct innovative scientific research aimed at addressing critical gaps in military medical research. This internship will provide you an exceptional opportunity to:
- Apply scientific research methodologies and techniques to include designing, implementing, and analyzing experiments to address specific research questions.
- Create the lifespan of research projects from inception to completion and define and document research project benchmarks.
- Develop skills in scientific writing understanding scientific proposals.
- Learn effective communication of research ideas and objectives.
- Analyze biomedical research efforts and identify existing gaps within a government laboratory setting and across research teams.
Where will I be located?
Silver Spring, Maryland
What is the anticipated start date?
WRAIR 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 fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.
What is the appointment length?
This 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 provisions?
- Health Insurance Supplement. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE.
- Training and Travel Allowance
About WRAIR
The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) aims to conduct biomedical research that is responsive to U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Army requirements. WRAIR conducts basic science, applied science, and animal and human subjects research to deliver lifesaving products including knowledge, technology and medical material that sustain the combat effectiveness of the Warfighter. Areas of focus include tropical infectious diseases and HIV, medical care on the battlefield and post-traumatic stress disorders. For more information about the WRAIR, please visit www.wrair.army.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.
Salary : $140,000 - $155,000