2021 Summer Research Opportunities - U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense

The U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) is the Department of Defense's lead laboratory for medical chemical defense research. As a subordinate element of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC), the institute conducts research for development of medical countermeasures to treat exposure to various chemical threat agents for protection of soldiers and civilians. Scientific disciplines at USAMRICD include, but are not limited to, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology, neuroscience, toxicology, physiology, psychology, and immunology. Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/USAMRICD.

USAMRICD is looking for motivated college students to participate in our research activities during the summer of 2021. Summer students will participate in a variety of on-going research projects at the institute, all in support of our mission to discover and develop medical products and knowledge solutions against chemical and biochemical threats. Students will be placed with established mentors and will learn various aspects of laboratory research. Examples of techniques that the students might learn include microscopy, histology, RNA isolation, cell culture, small animal handling, organ dissection, electrophysiology, plethysmography, fluorometry, and spectrophotometry. In addition, students will learn aspects of experimental design, troubleshooting, and data analysis. USAMRICD has a culture of teamwork, and the students will learn how to be a member of a laboratory team and how teams of researchers accomplish a common research goal. The students will also have an opportunity to attend seminars for both professional and scientific development.

This appointment is a summer research appointment (10-12 weeks). 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 MRICD. 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.

While participants will not enter into an employment relationship with DOD or any other agency, this opportunity will require a suitability investigation/background investigation. Any offer made is considered tentative pending favorable outcome of the investigation.

 

Pursuing an Associate or Bachelor's Degree in a life sciences, or related field