USAISR Biomedical Research Faculty Fellowship

What will I be doing?

As an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) participant, you will join a community of scientists, engineers, and researchers in an effort to develop medical automation research solutions. You will gain experience in various biomedical research projects related to automating combat casualty care. These projects include automating ultrasound image interpretation, testing automated medical systems through animal and human research studies, and developing custom human tissue phantoms for conducting research in a lab setting.

Why should I apply?

• Gain hands-on experience to complement and support your academic and professional goals
• Engage in activities and research in several areas including, but not limited to:
• Congducting human and animal translational research studies
• Curate and annotate large medical datasets for developing machine learning algorithms
• Develop medical tissue phantoms suitable for ultrasound imaging tasks
• Analyze large datasets for medical trends to inform development of automation technology
• Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed research journals

Where will I be located?

San Antonio, Texas (In Person)

What is the anticipated start date?

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 will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.

What is the appointment length?

This appointment is a twelve-month research 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 provisions?

• You will receive a stipend to be determined by USAISR. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location.
• Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE
• Relocation Allowance
• Training and Travel Allowance

About USAISR

The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research is one of six research laboratories within the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command of the U.S. Army Medicine Command. The Institute is the Army's lead research laboratory for improving the care of combat casualties. The mission of the Institute is to "Optimize Combat Casualty Care".

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 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.

About the Role

The qualified candidate will have an earned Ph.D. in any of the disciplines listed in the opportunity’s eligibility criteria and be a current faculty member at an accredited institution of higher education.

Preferred Skills

• Research experience in En Route Critical Care Transport

Application Requirements

• Zintellect Profile
• Educational and Employment History
• Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
• Resume (PDF)
• Transcripts/Academic Records - Please upload a copy of a transcript for your current or most recent degree program that meets the disciplinary qualifications of the opportunity. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
• Two Recommendations. We encourage you to contact your recommenders as soon as you start your application to ensure they are able to complete the recommendation form and to let them know to expect a message from Zintellect. Recommenders will be asked to rate your scientific capabilities, personal characteristics, and describe how they know you. You can always log back in to your Zintellect account and check the status of your application.