AFRL Language Model; LLM) Integration Clinical Decision Support in Austere Environmen

Organization

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

AFRL-711

HPW-

The Air Force Research Laboratory is offering an internship opportunity at Wright Patterson Air Force Base located in Dayton, Ohio focused on Software Development Cell (SDC).

As an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) participant, you will join a community of scientists and researchers in an effort to explore the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance medical decision‑making for medics operating in challenging and remote environments. The core of the project involves integrating LLMs with established guided protocols, such as the Independent Duty Medical Technician (IDMT) Handbook, Pararescue Handbook, and Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice Guidelines (JTS CPGs).

A key focus will be on enabling seamless interaction with the model, whether the device is online or offline, to ensure reliability in disconnected settings.

• Developing and testing a system that allows medics to use search inquiries and audio prompts to access critical information for trauma and non-battlefield injury protocols
• Evaluating the model's effectiveness and its practical application in the field

Dayton, Ohio

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.

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.

You will receive a stipend to be determined by AFRL. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other provisions may include the following:

• Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)
• Relocation Allowance
• Training and Travel Allowance

The 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW), headquartered at Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, is the first human‑centric warfare wing to consolidate human performance research, education, and consultation under a single organization. Established under the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the 711 HPW is comprised of the Airman Systems Directorate (RH) and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM).

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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 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 a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Software Engineering or other eligible discipline with an anticipated graduation on or before June 30, 2027. Postgraduates…