Post-Master/Post-doctoral Fellowship in Biostatistics at WRAIR

The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) is offering a Neuroscience Postdoctoral or Postmaster's Fellowship at the Brain Trauma Neuroprotection Branch of Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience (CMPN) division in Silver Spring, MD. Our research focuses on elucidating novel post-traumatic mechanisms, evaluation of neuroprotection therapeutics, and develop/test devices in the rodent and swine experimental models of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and polytrauma.

What will I be doing and why I should apply?

As an ORISE participant, you will be given an opportunity to showcase your biostatistics experience with a research team investigating TBI therapeutic strategies and developing diagnostic/prognostic biomarkers. During the fellowship, you will gain experience with experimental design, small and large animal TBI model research, laboratory and project management, as well as analysis and presentation of data. You will have opportunities to be involved with pre-clinical TBI research including bio-sample collection, surgery/post-surgical care, molecular and behavior assessment tasks, perform data analysis, as well as protocol and task development.

Where will I be located?

Silver Spring, Maryland

What is the anticipated start date?

The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research 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.

What is the appointment length?

This appointment is a twelve-month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. This internship may be part or full-time. 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 Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. 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

About WRAIR

The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) aims to conduct biomedical research that is responsive to Department of Defense and U.S. Army requirements and delivers lifesaving products including knowledge, technology and medical material that sustain the combat effectiveness of the warfighter. WRAIR provides unique research capabilities and innovative medical solutions to a range of Force Health Protection and Readiness challenges currently facing U.S. Service Members, along with threats anticipated during future operations. These research opportunities include ongoing efforts to identify and treat traumatic brain injury as well as to understand and mitigate the deleterious effects of repeated exposures to blast. For more information about the WRAIR, please visit www.wrair.health.mil.

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.