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Musculoskeletal Injury and Human Performance Research Intern

The U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) is an internationally recognized research center of excellence for Warfighter performance science and its useful applications. The 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). 
The Military Performance Division of USARIEM is focused on research to optimize Warfighter performance and operational effectiveness, and prevent or mitigate performance decrements due to physical or mental overload, nutritional deficits, environmental and occupational hazards, or musculoskeletal injury. Two major research efforts in the division include studying the impact of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on bone and muscle adaptation to exercise, and a large, multi-site study focused on reducing musculoskeletal injuries in the military, called The Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (ARIEM) reduction in musculoskeletal injury (ARMI) study. The objective of these protocols is to identify physiological mechanisms of musculoskeletal injury in military populations. As a participant you will support our mission and research efforts in the field of musculoskeletal injury. Under the guidance of a mentor, you will perform biochemical analyses in the Central Laboratory for support of multiple USARIEM research projects. During the course of your appointment you will take part in data and sample collection, sample storage, data organization and reduction, and laboratory/biochemical analysis. You will also gain experience with conducting literature reviews with respect to ongoing lines of research and with manuscript and abstract preparation.
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: 7/6/2020
Participant Benefits
Participants will receive a stipend to be determined by USAMRMC-RIEM. 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.