Thermal and Mountain Medicine Research Internship

The U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM), located in Natick, Massachusetts, is offering an internship within the Thermal and Mountain Medicine Division (TMMD).

As an ORISE participant, you will learn to collect, organize, and analyze data for ongoing research studies regarding physiological responses and the optimization of performance in extreme environments.

Under the guidance of a mentor, you will gain experience to complement your education and support your academic and professional goals. This appointment will provide training and skill experience in the following areas:

In addition, you will have the opportunity to draft and submit abstracts for presentation at regional and national scientific conferences.

Natick, Massachusetts

USARIEM is ready to make appointments as of June 2022. 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 fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.

Appointments are initially for one year with the option to extend the appointment for up to four additional years, contingent upon project needs and funding availability.

You will receive a stipend to 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:

Candidates should currently be pursuing or have received a bachelor's or master's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, or a closely related field. Must have received your degree within 60 months from start date.

Highly competitive applicants will have the following knowledge and skills:

U.S. citizenship and travel are required. 

The successful applicant will be required to comply with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements of the host facility, including but not limited to COVID-19 requirements (e.g. facial covering, physical distancing, testing vaccination).

The U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM), located in Natick, Massachusetts, is an internationally recognized center of excellence for Warfighter health and performance science and its applications. The Institute functions as a world-class laboratory for environmental medicine, physiology, and nutrition research. The Military Nutrition Division conducts research on nutritional issues affecting the health and mission-readiness of military personnel, and supports the US Army Surgeon General’s responsibilities as the Department of Defense’s executive agent for nutrition research. USARIEM collaborates with multiple military and civilian institutions including the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at Florida State University.

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.