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All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
Letter of Recommendation: While a letter of recommendation is not required to be considered, applicants are required to provide contact information for one recommendation in order to submit the application. Applicants are encouraged to request a letter of recommendation before submission as this may help reviewers have a better understanding of the applicant’s qualifications and interests. If selected, a letter of recommendation must be submitted on your behalf upon acceptance of the appointment.
AFIT's mission is to help build America's airpower, by educating military and civilian Airmen to innovatively accomplish the Air Force's core missions, in support of joint operations, more effectively, efficiently, sustainably and affordably. We provide unique defense-focused, research-enabled, multi-disciplinary advanced academic education, as well as globally delivering career-long, action-based, functional professional continuing education, over a continuum of learning, on-command and on-demand. Our success is measured by the career-long contributions of our graduates, faculty and staff. AFIT accomplishes this mission through four schools: the Graduate School of Engineering and Management, the School of Systems and Logistics, the Civil Engineer School, and the School of Strategic Force Studies. To learn more about the research performed at AFIT, please visit www.afit.edu.
This research opportunity is offered through the NEAT center, which is positioned at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant in this opportunity will gain broad experience in relevant nuclear technologies and engineering at the graduate level as they apply to the U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense. The participant will benefit from opportunities to receive training in teaching techniques from AFIT's experienced, professional faculty. This experience may include providing coursework support, application of computer technologies, and interaction with government (Military and National Laboratory) and civilian university collaborators. Areas of interests are broad, and may include the fields of proliferation of nuclear weapons, nuclear detection, nuclear weapon effects, the nuclear fuel cycle, and/or nuclear power. Participants will be expected to provide research assistance to the instructor of record in the classroom to enhance the value and effectiveness of AFIT graduate education. The goal for the participant is to gain experience that adds depth of knowledge within the academic discipline, as well as awareness of the unique environment and culture of AFIT.
Appointment Length
This appointment is a six 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.
Participant Benefits
Participants will receive a stipend to be determined by AFIT. 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.
Applicants should be current undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree or having received their degree in the past two years in a science, engineering, mathematics, or other highly quantitative field. Applicants must have demonstrated exceptional academic performance as well as strong analytical and communication (oral and written) skills. The ability to think creatively and perform research at the graduate level is preferred. In addition, the applicant should be interested in being part of a fast-paced environment, which is focused on nuclear engineering research, mentoring, and student development.
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