WRAIR: Scientific Research Support Fellowship - Postdoctoral

WRAIR:
Scientific Research Support Fellowship - Postdoctoral

The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Research Programs Office in Silver Spring, Maryland offers a research fellowship for recent postdoctoral applicants. The ORISE Fellow will participate in scientific research support, gain skills in proposal planning and reviews, programmatics, and research data integration and analysis.

• Assist Principal Investigators (PIs) with identifying scientific research funding opportunities.
• Understand Funding Proposal Reviews and related processes, including review, organization, feedback to PIs, preparing presentations, and coordinating meetings among PIs, funding sponsors, stakeholders, and WRAIR offices.
• Engage in Programmatic and Science Support, including reviewing research project reports and organizing briefings to funding sponsors and leaders.

Silver Spring, Maryland

The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research is ready to make appointments immediately. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection.

Twelve-month, full-time appointment, with possibility of renewal. Appointments may be extended depending on funding, project assignment, program rules, and participant availability.

• Stipend determined by WRAIR, typically based on academic standing, discipline, experience, and location.
• Health Insurance Supplement (participants may purchase health insurance through ORISE).
• Relocation Allowance
• Training and Travel Allowance

WRAIR provides research capabilities and medical solutions for Force Health Protection and Readiness, including traumatic brain injury research and mitigation of blast exposure effects. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This program is administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through a contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage ORISE. Participants are affiliated with ORISE for appointment administration. Proof of health insurance is required; you may obtain health insurance through ORISE.

The qualified candidate is a U.S. citizen who will have earned a Doctoral Degree in a STEM field within the past 60 months and has an interest in applying their STEM background to scientific research support.

A complete application consists of:

• Zintellect Profile
• Educational and Employment History
• Essay Questions (goals, experiences, skills relevant to the opportunity)
• Resume (PDF)
• Transcripts/Academic Records (unofficial transcripts acceptable; see detailed information about acceptable transcripts)
• Two Recommendations. Recommenders will rate your scientific capabilities and personal characteristics.

For questions, email ARMY-MRMCu.gov and reference MRDC-WRAIR- in the subject line. All materials should be submitted via the Apply button at the bottom of the listing. Do not send materials to the email above.