Materials Research for Impact Protection

The Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP) is seeking applicants in the area of mechanics of materials for the Composites and Hybrid Materials Branch. This research opportunity involves tasks geared towards the development and characterization of personal protective equipment and materials optimized for protection against blunt impact. The position is particularly interested in individuals with experimental and/or computational expertise relevant to head injury and impact biomechanics. ARL is a world-leader in fundamental research on high performance protection materials, and selected participants will contribute to the Army's program for developing technologies that support future operational needs. The ARL-RAP program is designed to significantly increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Army, focusing on diverse fields including material science and technology, nanotechnology, multifunctional technology, and related disciplines.