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The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research is offering a fellowship at JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

What will I be doing?

As an ORISE participant, you will be joining the Organ Support & Automation Technology Research Team at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research in an effort to collect and analyze data supporting combat casualty care and trauma-related injuries. You will conduct research in performance testing, data modeling and validation, and other related human research in collaboration with a small cross-functional team of researchers, clinicians, data scientists, and biomedical engineers.

Why should I apply?

Under the guidance of a mentor, you will gain hands-on experience to complement your education and support your academic and professional goals. Along the way, you will engage in activities and research in several areas. These include, but are not limited to,

• Data extraction from human and animal datasets (Familiar with database, SQL, and Python)
• Data processing and visualization (data cleaning, documentation, and graphical visualization)
• Software usability and human performance testing
• Team collaboration

Where will I be located?  San Antonio, Texas

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 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 USAISR. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following:

• 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 Materiel 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 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 hold or be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, statistics, or other science-related field. If postgraduate, the degree must have been received within 5 years of the appointment start date.

Highly competitive applicants will have education and/or experience in one or more of the following:

• Research experience 
• Excellent communication and scientific writing skills  
• Ability to collaborate with a team
• Willingness to learn about decision support applications, training, and education
• Technical Skills:
  • Programming languages (SQL, Python, Matlab, etc)
  • Importing, cleaning, transforming, validating and/or model development for the purpose of decision making
  • Establishing data requirements and documentation (Coding lab notebook)
  • Strong skills in Excel with experience in macro development
  • General knowledge of statistical software including JMP, SASS, R, etc.
  • Familiarity with clinical data and electronic medical records or informatics

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 - 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.
• One recommendation. Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed until one recommendation is submitted. We encourage you to contact your recommender(s) 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.

If you have questions, send an email to ARMY-MRMC@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity [USAISR-2023-0013] 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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• Degree: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.
• Discipline(s):
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (13 )