What are the responsibilities and job description for the WRAIR - Behavioral Neuroscience Research Fellowship position at Zintellect?
The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) is a premier research institution dedicated to soldier and world health. WRAIR also conducts military psychiatry and neuroscience research, from basic studies to advanced development. WRAIR is offering a research opportunity within the Performance Assessment and Chemical Evaluation (PACE) lab for Bachelor's level graduates in the area of Behavioral Neuroscience. The PACE lab uses basic neuroscience approaches, preclinical models, and behavioral pharmacology to develop new drugs for the treatment of traumatic stress related disorders. The lab focuses on projects designed to identify drugs that restore behavioral performance after stress. These projects support WRAIR’s brain health mission through developing promising candidate compounds to treat traumatic stress symptoms in the warfighter, thus restoring performance and Soldier lethality.
What will I be doing and why I should apply?
As an ORISE participant and under the guidance of a mentor, you will support a research project to evaluate novel pharmacological treatments for therapeutic efficacy in facilitating recovery from the adverse effects of traumatic stress exposure at acute timepoints using preclinical methods and models in rodents. Novel candidate compounds demonstrating efficacy of 30% or greater will be transitioned to advanced development and eventually launched for clinical studies to evaluate effectiveness in humans exposed to trauma. During this appointment, you will gain experience in the neuroscience and pharmacology fields by receiving training in conducting pre-clinical research using specific data collection methods while developing and adhering to standard operating procedures. You will gain experience in conducting literature reviews; collecting, analyzing,compiling, and visualizing data; presenting research findings at local conferences; and co-authoring manuscripts, Finally, you will have the opportunity to engage with other team members on research projects.
Where will I be located?
Silver Spring, Maryland
What is the anticipated start date?
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 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 Provisions?
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 provisions may include the following:
- Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)
- Relocation Allowance
- Training and Travel Allowance
About WRAIR
The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) aims to conduct biomedical research that is responsive to Department of Defense and U.S. Army requirements and delivers lifesaving products including knowledge, technology and medical material that sustain the combat effectiveness of the warfighter. 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.