USAISR Extended Reality Software Developer and Graphic Design Postgraduate Fellowship

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

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The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) is offering a postgraduate bachelor's or master's internship at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA).

As an ORISE participant, you will join a community of scientists, engineers, and researchers in an effort to develop medical clinical decision support systems utilizing extended reality technology. You will participate in various projects utilizing software engineering, human factors usability, and design/visualization in developing applications to optimize combat casualty care. These projects include augmented/mixed reality systems, headset/sensor evaluations, integration of medical sensors/devices to headsets, and creating innovative solutions for immersive clinical guidance systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to grow their skills in XR development.

Under the guidance of a mentor, you will learn and gain experience in a variety of research activities, including:

• Designing, developing and maintaining XR applications and end user experiences
• Writing clean, efficient, well documented code using programming languages such as C#, C++, Python, Kotlin, Java or Swift
• Developing and implementing APIs to write XR applications and use OpenXR standards
• Creating graphical 3D holographic designs, user interface (UI), and interaction design specifically optimized for spatial computing for XR
• Developing wire framing and design mockups
• Applying game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine to create mixed environments and interactions
• Using SwiftUI and Xcode platforms
• Conducting human translational research studies
• Disseminating your research through scientific research journals, presentations, and technology demonstrations

San Antonio, Texas

The USAISR 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.

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 USAISR. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. The stipend range for this opportunity for post-bachelor's is $64,000.00 - $69,275.66 and post-master’s is $75,000.00 - $81,100.00. 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 U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research is one of six research laboratories within the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development 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". For more information about the USAISR please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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…