Summer 2025 Injury Biomechanics Research Internship at AARL

Zintellect; Fort Davis (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) in Fort Novosel, Alabama, is offering summer internships for students currently pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees in engineering, life health and medical sciences, mathematics and statistics, or physics.

You will join a community of scientists and researchers to investigate injury biomechanics for prevention and protection, under a mentor’s guidance. Appointments are immediate with an ongoing review process for selections.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, life health and medical sciences, mathematics and statistics, or physics.

Responsibilities

• Investigate injury biomechanics related to musculoskeletal injury prevention and protection.
• Assist in research activities and present findings under mentorship.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Department of Defense (DoD)is offering internshipsat The U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL)forcandidates that are currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degreein the field of engineering, life health and medical sciences, mathematics and statistics, or physics.

What will I be doing?

As an ORISE participant, you will join a community of scientists and researchers in an effort toinvestigate the field of injury biomechanics related to musculoskeletal injury prevention and protection.

Why should I apply?

Under the guidance of a mentor, you will gain hands-on experience to support your academic and professional goals. Along the way, you will engage in activities and research in several areas. These include, but are not limited to: engage in a variety of research activities, including:

• Investigating head-supported mass, whole-body vibration, and casualty transport.
• Learning to characterize human kinematic responses to exposures through use of laboratory grade sensors and equipment.
• Gaining experience conducting and presenting research.

Where will I be located?

Fort Novosel, Alabama

What is the anticipated start date?

The USAARL is ready to make appointments immediately. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and internships or fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.

The selected candidate will undergo a background investigation and must obtain a favorable clearance to participate. An interim clearance is required prior to the candidate starting his/her appointment.

What is the appointment length?

This appointment is a twelve-week summerresearch 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.

What are the appointment provisions?

You will receive a stipend to be determined by USAARL. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location.

About USAARL

The U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) located at Fort Novosel, Alabama, is a nationally recognized laboratory for research into safety, survival, impact tolerance, sustainability and performance effectiveness of aviators and Soldiers. The USAARL’s research focuses on blunt, blast and accelerative injury and protection; crew survival in military helicopters and combat vehicles; the en route care environment; human operator health and performance in complex systems and sensory performance, injury and protection. Current USAARL work for the Army’s modernization priorities includes research in the areas of future vertical lift, the next generation combat vehicle and directed-energy weapons. The Laboratory’s highly skilled workforce consists of rated aviators, medical professionals, doctoral- and masters-level researchers, and research technicians. Visit https://www.usaarl.health.mil/ to learn more about USAARL.

About ORISE

This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD.Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms ofAppointment. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.