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The U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM), is a subordinate laboratory of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC), an internationally recognized center of excellence for Warfighter performance science and its practical applications. USARIEM is seeking a full-time summer applicant who has earned or is currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree.

This summer appointment will focus on the ongoing studies within the Military Nutrition Division's research on the integrative effects of diet composition, exercise, and environmental exposure on substrate oxidation and performance. This appointment will provide an opportunity to execute randomized controlled trials that examine the impact of nutrition, exercise, and dietary supplements for Warfighters exposed to military operational stress while providing hands-on experience collecting data from exercise testing, indirect calorimetry, stable isotope methodologies, and biological samples.

Where will I be located?

Natick, MA

What is the anticipated start date?

USARIEM is ready to make an appointment effective early June 2025.  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.

Appointment Length

This appointment is a three-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, which will be determined by USARIEM. 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

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.

About USARIEM

The U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM), in Natick, Massachusetts, is recognized as the DoD's premier laboratory for Warfighter health and performance research and focuses on environmental medicine, physiology, physical and cognitive performance, and nutrition research. Military guidance has been published for operations in heat, cold, and high-altitude environments and nutrition for health and performance.

The Institute has four divisions: Military Nutrition, Military Performance, Thermal and Mountain Medicine, and Research Support. By leveraging its unique capabilities and facilities with industry, academia, and the government, USARIEM produces various essential products, including performance optimization doctrine, preventive medicine, planning doctrine, materiel development support, physiological monitoring strategies and predictive algorithms, and Health Hazard Assessments.

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.

Qualified candidates will have earned a bachelor's or master's or be a current student with an anticipated degree received by August 29, 2025, in the following fields:

• Environmental Health
• Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology
• Nutritional Sciences

Highly competitive applicants will have experience or skills in the following:

• Experience in exercise physiology and/or sport nutrition
• Experience with molecular biology wet laboratory techniques
• Experience using SPSS for statistical analysis

Application Requirements

A complete application consists of the following:

• Zintellect Profile
• Educational and Employment History
• CV and Cover Letter describing achievements, research interests, career goals, reason of interest, and suitability for this appointment (maximum two pages) - please upload to the resume section on the application
• 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 orise-army-mrdc-riem@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity USAMRDC-RIEM-2025-0001 in the email's subject line. 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: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree to be received by 8/29/2025 12:00:00 AM.
• Discipline(s):
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (3 )
• Age: Must be 18 years of age