Chemistry / Engineering (Materials, Environmental or Analytical) Fellowship

Zintellect is offering a Chemistry/Engineering Fellowship at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), focusing on environmental challenges. The role involves research in areas like climate change and materials science under a mentor's guidance. This full-time, 12-month appointment includes a stipend, health insurance options, and potential for extension. The exact location varies, but it is not specified as remote.
The Environmental Laboratory (EL) is one of the seven laboratories of U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (USACE-ERDC), which is the Army Corps of Engineers' integrated research and development (R&D) organization. EL provides solutions to environmental challenges for the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense and the Nation through environmental science and engineering research and development. Researchers in EL conduct research in ecosystem science and technology, environmental resiliency, environmental sensing, ecological modeling and forecasting, risk and decision science, environmentally sustainable material, systems biology, climate change, computational chemistry, environmental chemistry and environmental security.

What will I be doing?

Under the guidance of a mentor, you will be part of a team dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering solutions to challenges in environmental analysis, climate change mitigation, and renewable power (AMP). You will have the opportunity to participate and gain knowledge in their choice of cross-cutting projects bridging analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, and materials science and participate in a multi-disciplinary environment to design and execute experiments, pursue internal and external funding, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and establish collaborative connections with industry, academic, and government partners.

Why should I apply?

This fellowship 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.

Where will I be located? Location varies

What is the anticipated start date?

ERDC-EL is ready to make an appointment immediately. The exact start date will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate.

What is the length of the appointment?

This ORISE appointment is a full-time twelve month opportunity. 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 ERDC-EL. Stipends are typically based on the 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

Nature of the Appointment

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.