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WRAIR: Sleep and Human Performance Research Fellowship
8 months ago
Description
Job Title
Research Fellowship - Sleep Researcher
Job Location
Silver Spring, Maryland
Job Overview
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is offering a research fellowship for current or recently graduated master's or postdoctoral applicants at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). As a sleep researcher, you will examine the effect of sleep loss on soldier health and performance, with a focus on field research in operational settings. This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of interventions and strategies to mitigate the negative effects of sleep loss during military operations.
Compensation
- Stipend to be determined by Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
- Health Insurance Supplement
- Relocation Allowance
- Training and Travel Allowance
Responsibilities
- Gain advanced experience with statistical programs
- Formulate, design, and execute research studies on sleep loss and human performance
- Plan, organize, and execute studies in field and operational environments
- Learn how to prepare research teams for deployment to field environments
- Design surveys, conduct interviews, and analyze and evaluate results using advanced statistical techniques and computer software
Requirements
- Currently pursuing with an anticipated graduation date of May 31, 2023, or have an earned master's or Doctoral Degree in psychology, physiology, biology, neuroscience, medicine, or a related field
- Two or more years of scientific research background/experience in sleep/fatigue mitigation, human performance, or similar fields of study (preferred)
- Knowledge of common multivariate statistical software such as SPSS, R, SAS, MATLAB, STATA, GRAPHPAD, and/or IGOR Pro (preferred)
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Government Administration
Typical pay range:
$16.96 - $21.81
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
For Silver Spring, MD | $5,379/mo
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