09/01/2020
The U.S. Department of Defense has a Research Assistant position to work with Heat Stroke in a clinical study. Please, see below more information and how to apply.
Opportunity Title: Research Assistant for Heat Stroke Clinical Study
Opportunity Reference Code: USAMRMC-RIEM-2020-0004R
Organization U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Reference Code USAMRMC-RIEM-2020-0004R
How to Apply:
Components of the online application are as follows:
-Profile Information
-Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
-Resume (PDF)
-Transcripts/Academic Records - For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the
applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted.
Recommendations (3)
Submitted documents must have all social security numbers, student identification numbers, and/or dates of birth removed (blanked out,
blackened out, made illegible, etc.) prior to uploading into the application system.
If you have questions, send an email to [email protected]. Please list the reference code of this opportunity in the subject line of the
email.
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
Description
The US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) is an internationally recognized center of excellence for Warfighter
health and performance research and focuses on environmental medicine, physiology, physical and cognitive performance, and nutrition
research. The Thermal and Mountain Medicine Division conducts research to optimize and enhance physical and cognitive performance and
prevent illness associated with military operations at environmental extremes, such as heat, cold, high terrestrial altitude and subterranean
spaces. TMMD research supports physiological modeling and military materiel developers of clothing, equipment, food, and pharmaceuticals.
The Fort Benning Heat Center, which is located as part of the ER at the Benning Martin Army Community Hospital (BMACH) is conducting a
clinical study. This appointment will provide an opportunity to learn how heat strokes occur and are treated at a large military installation, train to
isolate peripheral cells and process blood and cells for biomarker assessment. Heat stroke policy, education and best practices will be an
important part of the learning process. As a USARIEM participant you will brief and consent heat stroke patients prior to sample collection, assist
USARIEM researchers to ensure all protocol paperwork/logistics is maintained and reporting requirements are done in a timely manner. Under
the guidance of a mentor, you will interact with study participants by assisting with all phases of data collection, to include blood samples and
questionnaires. During this appointment you will also have the opportunity to collaborate directly with the Director of the Heat Center, who is a
military Research Physiologist that previously trained at USARIEM, allowing seamless communication between the organizations.
Participant Benefits
Participants will receive a stipend to be determined by USAMRMC-RIEM. Stipends are typically based on the participant’s academic standing,
discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following:
Health Insurance Supplement. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE.
Relocation Allowance
Training and Travel Allowance
Nature of Appointment
The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOD, or any other office or agency. Instead, the
participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of
Appointment.
Qualifications Masters degree in biology, exercise science or a similar discipline. Some knowledge of military scientific practices and protocols (not necessarily
related to heat stroke). Basic laboratory skills (pipetting, centrifugation of blood, ELISAs) are desired, but not necessary. Experience with
briefing and obtaining written informed consent from prospective study participants and maintaining study files. Familiarity with protections for human subjects research and HIPAA requirements.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Eligibility
Requirements
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Master's Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 12/31/2020
11:59:00 PM.
Discipline(s):
Environmental and Marine Sciences (13 )
Life Health and Medical Sciences (34 )
Social and Behavioral Sciences (2 )
Age: Must be 18 years of age
