WRAIR Brain Health Research Fellowship

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Health insurance

Relocation/travel allowances

Job summary

A research organization seeks a doctoral fellow to conduct studies on the human brain affected by tactical training environments. Responsibilities include designing research methodologies, conducting field studies, and analyzing related data. Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in neurophysiology or neuroscience received within five years, with strong field research experience and skills in quantitative analysis. The opportunity includes a stipend and potential health benefits, with positions based in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree received within five years of the appointment start date.
• Strong experience in relevant research methodologies.
• Familiarity with multiple software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Join a community of scientists and researchers for field research.
• Design and conduct research, analyze data, and report findings.
• Prepare briefings and technical reports for publication.
• Perform neuro-pupillary testing and assess head impact data; develop/assess analytical approaches and new tech.
• Prepare briefings, technical reports, and manuscripts for professional journals.

Skills

Advanced quantitative analysis

Human subjects protocols

Field research experience

Field research experience

Peer-reviewed publications in field研究

Education

Doctoral degree in neurophysiology, neuroscience, or comparable discipline

Job description

Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) is offering a doctoral fellowship at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command - Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (USAMRDC WRAIR).

Responsibilities

• As an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) participant, you will join a community of scientists and researchers to understand the risk to the human brain from repeated exposure to tactical training environments without diagnosable injury. This field research includes on-site work in coordination with military tactical training and may involve field studies at multiple sites.
• Design and conduct research, provide scientific input into the research process in blast environment characterization.
• Develop and implement research methodologies, execute protocols, collect and analyze data, and report findings.
• Perform neuro-pupillary testing and other assessments related to eye and nervous system health; analyze head impact data from paratroopers on landing; develop analytical approaches and evaluate new technologies.
• Prepare briefings, technical reports, and manuscripts for publication in professional journals.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in neurophysiology or neuroscience (or comparable discipline) with degree received within five years of the appointment start date.
• Strong experience in one or more of the following: human subjects protocols, advanced quantitative analysis, and familiarity with multiple software platforms; field research experience; peer‑reviewed publications in field research.

Application and Requirements

A complete application consists of the items listed on the opportunity page, including Zintellect Profile, educational and employment history, essays, resume, transcripts, and two recommendations. References should be contacted early to ensure timely submission. Questions: [e-mail]. Include the reference code MRDC-WRAIR-2025-0025 in the subject line. Applications are submitted via the Apply button at the bottom of the opportunity listing.

Location and Terms

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland. Appointment length: twelve months with possible renewal. Start date: immediate appointments; start dates determined at selection. Provisions include a stipend and potential health insurance and relocation/travel allowances as described in the opportunity.

About WRAIR

The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) aims to conduct biomedical research that is responsive to Department of Defense and U.S. Army requirements and delivers lifesaving products including knowledge, technology and medical material that sustain the combat effectiveness of the warfighter. WRAIR provides unique research capabilities and innovative medical solutions to a range of Force Health Protection and Readiness challenges currently facing U.S. Service Members, along with threats anticipated during future operations. These research opportunities include ongoing efforts to identify and treat traumatic brain injury as well as to understand and mitigate the deleterious effects of repeated exposures to blast.

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 of Appointment. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

Qualifications

Supply of required qualifications include: Doctoral degree in relevant field and related experience as described above.

Eligibility

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Doctoral degree received within the last 60 months
• Discipline(s): Computer, Information, and Data Sciences; Engineering; Life Health and Medical Sciences; Mathematics and Statistics; Physics; Social and Behavioral Sciences

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