Clinical Research with Novel Technology Development Postgraduate Research Fellowship

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 69,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Supplement

Relocation Allowance

Training and Travel Allowance

Job summary

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a postgraduate research fellowship in medical technology at Joint Base San Antonio. The role includes supporting software engineering projects, conducting evaluations of mixed reality applications, and executing research studies. Candidates should have a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field and experience in medical simulations. The position offers a stipend between $64,000 to $69,200 annually, with additional benefits including health insurance and relocation allowance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s received within the last 60 months.
• Experience in support applications research.
• Familiarity with XR hardware platforms such as HoloLens, Quest, Vive.

Responsibilities

• Support projects utilizing software engineering and design for medical decision-support systems.
• Conduct testing of mixed reality and virtual reality applications.
• Develop and execute research studies.

Skills

Data collection under good laboratory practices

Medical simulation scenarios

Experience with XR hardware platforms

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering

Job description

About the Role

The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) is offering a postgraduate research fellowship in medical technology and software technology support applications at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA).

Responsibilities

• Support various projects utilizing software engineering, human factors usability evaluation, and design/visualization for medical clinical decision‑support systems.
• Conduct testing and evaluation of mixed reality and virtual reality headset applications.
• Gather data on software application usability and clinical performance testing.
• Develop, implement, and execute research studies.
• Evaluate software and hardware integration of medical sensors/devices with headsets.
• Learn proper use of medical devices used for research and technology demonstrations.
• Document findings, results, and technical processes in detailed reports and presentations.
• Disseminate research through scientific journals, presentations, and technology demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another eligible discipline.
• Experience with data collection under good laboratory practices.
• Experience in support applications research.
• Experience in medical simulation scenarios and studies.
• Familiarity or knowledge of XR hardware platforms such as HoloLens, Quest, Vive, etc.

Eligibility Requirements

• Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen.
• Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s received within the last 60 months.
• Discipline(s):
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences
  • Artificial Intelligence (including Robotics, Computer Vision, Human Language Processing, and Machine Learning)
  • Computer Science (general)
  • Data Science
  • Information Science and Technology
  • Software Engineering
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences
• Veteran Status: Veterans Preference if degree received within the last 120 months.

Benefits and Provisions

• Stipend: $64,000–$69,200 annually for post‑Bac; $75,000–$81,100 annually for post‑Master’s.
• Health Insurance Supplement (eligible participants may purchase health insurance through ORISE).
• Relocation Allowance.
• Training and Travel Allowance.

Location

Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Texas.

Start Date

Appointments to begin immediately upon selection. Exact start dates are determined in coordination with the selected candidate.

Appointment Length

Twelve‑month research appointment, potentially renewable subject to funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and participant availability.

Point of Contact

Kimberly

Reference Code

USAISR-2026-0005