Description:   The U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) is an internationally renowned center for aerospace medical learning, consultation, aerospace medical investigations and aircrew health assessments. USAFSAM promotes readiness and protects force and community health by utilizing a range of tools and expertise. Opportunities exist in program areas such as environmental and health surveillance, laboratory and risk analysis, process re-engineering, consultation and technological innovation, and operational health.

Discipline(s):   life, public health, epidemiology and related biomedical sciences; computer science; engineering: earth, environmental, and marine sciences; physical sciences: related scientific disciplines

Eligibility:  U.S. Citizens Only. high school students; undergraduate and graduate students; postgraduates (BS, MS, and PhDs)who have completed degree within the last three years; college or university full-time faculty; K-12 educators; other scientists

Location(s):   Texas. Air Force Institute for Operational Health, Brooks Air Force Base - San Antonio, Texas

Duration:   Appointments made up to one year, full-time or part-time; renewable up to a total of three years full-time participation for postgraduates; renewable up to a total of five years full-time participation for postdoctorates

Frequency:  continuing

Awards made:  number varies

Deadline(s):  Applications accepted on year-round basis

Benefits:  negotiable stipend; limited travel reimbursement (round trip transportation expenses between facility and home or campus)

Funding source(s):  U.S. Air Force Institute for Operational Health (AFIOH) at Brooks City Base, San Antonio, Texas through an interagency agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy

How to apply:  complete required application at ORAUMaryland

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