The Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Army Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) is looking to identify the neurobiological underpinnings of blast-induced brain injury (bTBI) and to identify factors that shape vulnerabilities to bTBI and persistent sequelae by conducting preclinical research.
Requirements
- Experience with animal subject protocols are preferred.
- Experience working with research or clinical protocols and or directly involving military blast exposure and assessment of associated effects.
- Specific training or experience in EKG, ABR, ERG, novel object recognition, catwalk are a valuable asset.
- Field research experience in a military setting.
- Experience with statistical software packages (i.e. SAS, SPSS, G
Responsibilities
- gain hands-on preclinical research experience while providing research assistance employing militarily-relevant animal models of blast-induced brain injury (bTBI)
- conduct behavioral assessments and design, develop, and implement the application of biological processes pre/post blast insults
- perform data analysis
- submit abstracts for poster presentations at national scientific conferences
- apply electrocardiogram (EKG) electrodes
- perform various tests using the open-field, auditory brainstem Response (ABR), electroretinogram (ERG), sociability, catwalk, novel object recognition methodologies
- prepare biological samples for processing (tissue, blood, csf)
Other
- full-time, twelve-month opportunity
- Stipend to be determined by WRAIR. The stipend range for this opportunity is $4375.00 - $6000.00/month.
- Health Insurance Supplement. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE.
- Relocation Allowance
- Training and Travel Allowance
