IT Research Engineer

The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) has an Engineering Processes and Product Development Center. The goal of this department is to create technologies that will assist medics in providing life-saving interventions in the Prolonged Field Care (PFC) Environment. This department also automates existing technology to improve critical care, combat, and burn injuries. The USAISR has at its disposal a robust vivarium with clinical and simulation models in which these technologies can be tested or validated.

Under the guidance of a mentor, the candidate selected for this project will be part of a team that aims to establish a vascular access model and possibly develop various technologies that automate vascular access to be incorporated into combat casualty care. In addition, the candidate will gain experience on a project that will use various models to establish efficacy and demonstrate predictability of the tested technology. The eventual goals are to develop, if needed, and/or validate current technologies and transition them to a mobile environment. Finally, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to be part of a project designed to expand current capabilities for PFC scenarios.

This appointment is a 12-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.

Participants will receive a stipend to be determined by USAISR. Stipends are typically based on the participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following:

The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOD, or any other office or agency. Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Biomedical device development experience, research experience, good written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with a team.

Required graduation year

2015 - 2020