Neuroscience Research Internship - Undergraduate

Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton conducts research on environmental health effects and aerospace medicine, addressing health and performance challenges faced by service members in operational military environments.

Under the guidance of a senior scientist, you will participate in biological and neuroscience research to examine the impacts of environmental exposures, including organophosphates, on locomotor and cognitive function. You must be enrolled in a biology or neuroscience undergraduate program with preferred knowledge of environmental exposures, basic neuroanatomy and/or neurophysiology. You will have the opportunity to receive training in a variety of scientific approaches and basic research techniques, to include experimental design of research, standard laboratory techniques, microscopy methods, imaging software applications and other neurological test methods for assessing cognition and performance. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of the operational needs of the joint fleet while supporting research in areas that are pertinent to the United States Navy. 

This internship provides the opportunity to independently utilize your skills and engage with experts in innovative ideas to move the proposed research forward. There are multiple opportunities available to engage in your applied research and evaluation interests.

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio

NAMRU-D is ready to make an appointment immediately. Exact start date will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate.

This ORISE appointment is part-time, 12-month duration. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.

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

You will 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.

You must be enrolled in a biology or neuroscience undergraduate program with preferred knowledge of environmental exposures, basic neuroanatomy and/or neurophysiology. Understanding of basic experimental and scientific design is preferred.