DoD Postdoctoral Biostatistician Internship

The U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine Research (USARIEM) is an internationally recognized research center of excellence for the Warfighter performance science and its useful applications. For over 50 years, USARIEM continues to function as a world-class laboratory for environmental medicine, physiology, health, performance, and nutrition research. USARIEM’s highly skilled scientist conduct research in Biophysics & Biomedical Modeling (BBMD), Military Nutrition (MND), Military Performance (MPD) and Thermal & Mountain Medicine (TMMD). With the research performed in each division, scientists work in concert with one another and collaborate with other world-class scientists from government, industry and academia to make an impact on the world of science and medicine.

As a participant, you will support projects along with a team of epidemiologists, statisticians and Army personnel using big data from the Soldier Performance and Health Database (SPHERE) in order to perform analyses, interpretation and reporting of results from this observational/clinical dataset. While gaining a unique knowledge of military science, you will also learn military protocols on collecting data used to create military specific products. This opportunity will allow you to display your knowledge and understanding of SAS statistical programming language and statistical modeling, used in epidemiological studies of differing designs and include a variety of data-types. Under the guidance of a mentor, you will take part in the design, development and use of statistical and epidemiological approaches for research studies and program evaluation, analyses and evaluations of methodologies used to ensure the validity and reliability of the analytic output, and collaborate with team members on data applications, data visualization and manipulation for computational modeling. As most studies will focus on injury, behavioral health, traumatic brain injury, nutrition, and performance, you will also increase your knowledge in compiling and evaluating data from biological samples, wearable devices, altitude related metrics, negative health outcomes (predominantly injury and behavioral health), biomechanics, and performance.

For more information about USARIEM, please visit our website https://www.usariem.army.mil/.

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.

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:

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.