Intern - Psychological Health

Federallabs; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is seeking an Intern - Psychological Health.

The role involves performing a variety of laboratory tasks to study the effect of traumatic brain injury on the stress axis, with technical duties including data acquisition, data analysis and helping interpret results. This internship supports the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress and the SAFEGUARD Life Force project, which aims to evaluate group-based training to

Responsibilities

• Data acquisition and data analysis support.
• Assist in interpretation of data and laboratory tasks.

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking an Intern - Psychological Health whose work will involve performance of a variety of laboratory tasks related to understanding the effect of traumatic brain injury to the stress axis. Will provide technical work involving a variety of laboratory support duties. These may include data acquisition, data analysis and assist in the interpretation of data.

This position will be in support of Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress and the SAFEGUARD research project. The Suicide Avoidance Focused Enhanced Group Using Algorithm Risk Detection machine learning and predictive analytics to identify soldiers at greatest risk for suicide, and deliver targeted interventions, trainings, and psychoeducation programs aimed at mitigating risk for suicide and other harmful behaviors. SAFEGUARD consists of three projects - Life Skills, Life Force, and Pathfinding - that will evaluate the effectiveness of three different targeted interventions. This role will support the SAFEGUARD Life Force project, which will be evaluating a group-based training through which Soldiers will learn and apply behavioral skills (including mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal skills) to increase mental toughness and decrease their risk for suicide.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike.Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.