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The U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) is offering a Master's level internship at the Fort Huachuca facility.

What will I be doing?

As an ORISE participant, you will join a community of scientists and researchers in an effort to gain overall hands-on experience in U.S. Army CRM and compliance. You will have the opportunity to improve your skills by assisting with a wide array of tasks pertaining to government archaeology; including, data collection and recovery, data management, lab analysis, report writing and document preparation for archaeological sites, compliance, and historic properties.

Why should I apply?

Under the guidance of a mentor, your research experience may include: 

• field work and data collection such as survey
• site recording
• assessments
• GIS data gathering
• compliance monitoring
• artifact identification including analysis and interpretation
• compilation of standard source material
• photography
• curating and organizing the Fort Huachuca artifact collection.

Where will I be located?

Fort Huachuca, Arizona

What is the anticipated start date?

The US Army Environmental Command is ready to make appointments effective immediately. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and internships or fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.

What is the appointment length?

This appointment is a twelve 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.

What are the benefits?

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

• Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)
• Relocation Allowance
• Training and Travel Allowance

About U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) 

The U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) proudly delivers environmental services and solutions in support of the Army's Environmental Program, enabling Army readiness and sustainability. For more than 40 years, USAEC has provided the knowledge, tools, and programs that support ready and resilient Soldiers, installations, and commands by balancing military training with sound environmental practices. Sound natural resources stewardship through ecosystem management is the underlying approach, and elements of the program include forest management, fish and wildlife (nongame and game), threatened and endangered species, habitat and community management, environmental awareness and environmental protection.  For more information about the USAEC, please visit https://aec.army.mil/.

About ORISE

This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do 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.  Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.  For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.

The qualified candidate will be currently pursuing or will have received a Master's degree. Highly competitive candidates will be currently pursuing or will have received a degree in Anthropology with an emphasis/focus in Archaeology or CRM, and have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA. Post-graduates must have received their Master’s degree within the last 4 years. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, and must be able to pass a basic background investigation.

The successful applicant(s) will be required to comply with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility, including but not limited to, COVID-19 requirements (e.g. facial covering, physical distancing, testing, vaccination).

A complete application consists of:

• Zintellect Profile
• Educational and Employment History
• Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
• Resume (PDF)
• Transcripts/Academic Records - For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted.  Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
• 2 Recommendations

Submitted documents must have all social security numbers, student identification numbers, and/or dates of birth removed (blanked out, blackened out, made illegible, etc.) prior to uploading into the application system. All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

If you have questions, send an email to ARMY@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity Army-AEC-2022-0001 in the subject line of the email.

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• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Master's Degree received within the last 48 months or currently pursuing.
• Minimum Overall GPA: 3.00
• Discipline(s):
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (4 )
• Age: Must be 18 years of age