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As an ORISE participant, you will conduct research and gain experience as follows:

• Design and implement research protocols and safety procedures; adapt new procedures, methods, or instrumentation relative to research procedures.
• Gain proficiency in surgical procedures, anatomy, physiology, and operative techniques.
• Assist in the submission of IACUC protocols for the investigation and evaluation of novel therapeutics in rodent models of traumatic injury.
• Take part in surgical preparation, animal and equipment maintenance, and quality control analysis of reagents.
• Provide support in writing hypothesis-driven research proposals and reports, research grants and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Collaborate across lab functions.
• Develop new protocols and experimental methods for advanced lab equipment.
• Collect, prepare, and analyze research data with graphing software such as GraphPad Prism and Sigma Plot

Why should I apply?

Where will I be located?

Joint Base San Antonio, Texas

What is the anticipated start date?

 The DHA 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.

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 benefits?

You will receive a stipend to be determined by DHA. Stipends are typically based on a 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

About DHA

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is a joint, integrated Combat Support Agency that enables the Army, Navy, and Air Force medical services to provide a medically ready force and ready medical force to Combatant Commands in both peacetime and wartime. The DHA supports the delivery of integrated, affordable, and high quality health services to Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries and is responsible for driving greater integration of clinical and business processes across the MHS.

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.  For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.

The qualified candidate will either be a PhD candidate or possess a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related discipline. Highly competitive applicants will have education and/or experience in one or more of the following:

• Have demonstrable research experience in two or more of the following areas: mammalian animal models, cellular metabolism, cellular & molecular biology, mitochondrial metabolism, and bioenergetics, neuromuscular function, histopathology, oxidative stress, and small molecule drug discovery. Have demonstrated professional competence and success in the form of peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Have bench skills including proficiency in multiplex gene and protein assays, ELISA, flow cytometry, and tissue sampling for downstream application of proteomics, metabolomics, and transcriptomics.
• Have strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Demonstrate a record of creativity and strong scientific productive.
• Possess strong attention to detail, analytical, time managements and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with graphing software such as Graphpad Prism and Sigma plot.
• Have excellent independence and communication skills.

Application Requirements

A complete application consists of:

• Zintellect Profile
• Educational and Employment History
• 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.  Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
• One Recommendation

If you have questions, send an email to STEM-WORKFORCE@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity DHA-JBSA-2022-0001 in the subject line of the email. Please understand that ORISE does not review applications or select applicants; selections are made by the sponsoring agency identified on this opportunity. All application materials should be submitted via the “Apply” button at the bottom of this opportunity listing.  Please do not send application materials to the email address above.

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