General Information
USAMRIID's work force of about 750 people is a mix of civilian, military, and contractor employees and includes approximately 200 doctoral-level scientists with expertise in clinical and veterinary medicine, microbiology, biochemistry, pathology, toxinology, molecular biology, immunology, and virology. The scientific and technical staff makes up a large percentage of our work force, but other functions—including budget administration, regulatory affairs, security, biosurety, personnel and administrative support, logistics, maintenance, and resource management—are performed as well.
Army personnel should speak to a recruiter about the possibility of being assigned to USAMRIID (http://www.goarmy.com). Civilians may apply through the usual civil service system, provided there is a job opening (http://cpol.army.mil), or as a government contractor through various companies that provide support to USAMRIID. We also have a number of slots for National Research Council postdoctoral fellows (http://www.nas.edu/rap/welcome.html) — see below for more information.
The Fort Detrick Home Page (http://www.detrick.army.mil/index.cfm) is a good resource for the most current job openings here at USAMRIID. You are also welcome to send your resume to the following address:
USAMRIID
ATTN: Human Resources Office
1425 Porter Street
Fort Detrick, MD 21702-5011
Postdoctoral Opportunities
The National Research Council of the National Academies offers several awards on a competitive basis for postdoctoral research at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). Qualified applicants must be productive, highly motivated, and energetic with a keen interest in discovery and applied research linked to microbial pathogenesis. Opportunities exist to elucidate cellular and molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis, as well as to study immune responses toward various bio-threat agents. The ultimate goal is to understand pathogenesis and then use that information to develop innovative approaches towards generating vaccines and novel therapeutics against select agents. The latter include, but are not limited to, Francisella tularensis, Bacillus anthracis, Yersinia pestis, Burkholderia mallei, Clostridium botulinum, Staphylococcus aureus, and the Ebola and Marburg viruses. To view specific USAMRIID mentors and their research, follow this link:
Stipends begin at $50,600 per annum with increments based upon experience. Requirements include Ph.D. and U.S. Citizenship (or select Green Card holders). Prospective applicants should directly contact specific mentors. Additional questions can be sent to:
Laboratory Program Representative
Student Research Opportunities
The United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases has opportunities for student participation in laboratory research. Students gain hands-on laboratory experience and scientific knowledge while contributing to a vital national mission in bio-defense. Research opportunities are available full-time in the summer and part-time during the fall and spring semesters. Prospective students may be from undergraduate or graduate degree programs.
Depending on student interests and their educational institution's program, students may receive class credit for their research participation. The research opportunities may be a paid position or a volunteer position. Students may apply through the ORISE program at www.orau.gov/orise.htm.
To learn more about USAMRIID and its research programs visit www.usamriid.army.mil.
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Last updated: 4 April, 2008
