Non-Clinical Primary Integrated Prevention Internship/Fellowship
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The Headquarters, Department of the Army Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness is offering a postgraduate internship in Arlington, Virginia.
What will I be doing?
As an ORISE participant, you will join a community of scientists and researchers at the (HQDA), G-9, (DPRR) in an effort to establish an Army-wide prevention system that facilitates data-informed actions to integrate primary prevention activities and prevent harmful behaviors. The goal is to orient Army’s prevention programs, policies, and practices so that they are research-based and data-informed.
Why should I apply?
- Literature reviews and logic model development related to primary prevention of sexual assault, harassment, suicide, domestic abuse, and child abuse and neglect to guide evaluation efforts (e.g., review of evidence-based approaches for primary prevention and their application in Military communities)
- Process evaluation of prevention activities (policies, programs, and practices)
- Outcome evaluation of prevention activities (policies, programs, and practices)
- Identification of metrics to be used for process and outcome evaluations of prevention activities
What is the anticipated start date?
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?
The stipend range will be approximately $4000.00 to $4500.00/month for bachelor's level candidates up to $8000.00 to $9000.00/month for postdoctoral candidates based on fulltime participation and will be determined by HQDA. 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 HQDA
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.
- Knowledge and/or experience in planning, organizing, implementing, analyzing, and integrating comprehensive primary prevention efforts through coalitions and partnerships within and outside of the military community.
- Knowledge of the public health approach to prevention.
- Experience in literature reviews for public health or prevention science topics.
- Knowledge and/or experience in interpreting and analyzing data that will be used in understanding the scope of harmful behaviors in a military community.
- Understanding of analytic approaches that can be used to evaluate individual prevention activities and the combined effects of multiple prevention activities across the individual, interpersonal, and organizational levels of the social ecology.
- Understanding and/or experience in qualitative, quantitative and mixed method analyses for public health issues.
- Experience in developing logic models.
- Knowledge and/or experience in feasibility, evaluability, process and/or outcome evaluations.
Application Requirements
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 - Please upload a copy of a transcript for your current or most recent degree program that meets the disciplinary qualifications of the opportunity. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
- One recommendation. Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed until one recommendation is submitted. We encourage you to contact your recommender(s) as soon as you start your application to ensure they are able to complete the recommendation form and to let them know to expect a message from Zintellect. Recommenders will be asked to rate your scientific capabilities, personal characteristics, and describe how they know you. You can always log back in to your Zintellect account and check the status of your application.
If you have questions, send an email to ARMY@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity [HQDA-DCS-G9-2023-0001] in the subject line of the email. Please understand that ORISE does not review applications or select applicants; selections are made by the sponsoring agency identified on this opportunity. All application materials should be submitted via the “Apply” button at the bottom of this opportunity listing. Please do not send application materials to the email address above.
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- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
- Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 12/31/2023 11:59:00 PM.
- Discipline(s):
- Age: Must be 18 years of age
- Veteran Status: Veterans Preference, degree received within the last 120 month(s).
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