Real-Time Physiological Monitoring for Injury Prevention
Description
USARIEM is an internationally recognized research center of excellence for Warfighter performance science and its useful applications. The 50-year old+ Institute functions as a world-class laboratory for environmental medicine, physiology, health, performance and nutrition research. Research studies are conducted by scientists from four research divisions, working in concert with one another, as well as in collaboration with other world-class scientists from government, industry and academia. Research divisions are: Biophysics & Biomedical Modeling (BBMD), Military Nutrition (MND), Military Performance (MPD), Thermal & Mountain Medicine (TMMD). https://www.usariem.army.mil/
As part of the real-time physiological monitoring for injury prevention, the participant will have the opportunity to collaborate with investigators in the development of research protocols and the coordination of approvals for collecting field research data from wearable monitors from two field research studies. One study aims to validate an algorithm that predicts acute mountain sickness and the other study aims to develop algorithms to predict the likelihood of exertional heat injury. Under the guidance of the principal investigator the participant will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of research protocol development and coordination, which would include: protocol writing, regulatory compliance, personnel and equipment planning. Additionally, this opportunity includes field data collection which will aid in the development of skills related to data management, analysis and report writing.
Appointment Length
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.
Desired Appointment Start Date: 8/5/2019.
Participant Benefits
Participants will receive a stipend to be determined by USARIEM. 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
Nature of Appointment
The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOD, or any other office or agency. Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.
Qualifications
The participant should have a Masters in biomedical field (ex. Kinesiology).
Preferred skills include:
- Experience in research studies including data analysis and report writing
- Experience programming within statistical software programs to include statistical analyses and basic database management.
- General knowledge of basic statistics, i.e., how to use descriptive and analytical statistics covering skills such as t-test, ANOVA, nonparametric testing, and study design.
- Familiarity with healthcare, fitness, and the military is helpful.