Postdoctoral Scholar, Thermoregulatory and Microvascular Physiology Lab, Kinesiology
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneedperformanceand/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS
The Thermoregulatory and Microvascular Physiology Lab at Penn State University under the direction of Dr. W. Larry Kenney is seeking two postdoctoral scholars with skills in the execution of human physiological research to help lead studies on human thermoregulatory and microvascular responses to environmental stressors particularly heat stress and hydration.
The Thermoregulatory and Microvascular Physiology Lab is in Penn States College of Health andHuman Development in the Department of Kinesiology. The post-doctoral candidates will work on multiple projects funded by NIH NIOSH (tentative) and industry partners that will focus on occupational exposures to heat stress hydration strategies and womens health during midlife.
The position requires a backgroundin the execution of human physiological research to include (1) the managing and writing of Institutional Review Board Human Study requirements (2) assistance in study design and modification issues related to the experimentalprotocols (3) oversee and lead the studies and function as the coordinator of the study (4) manage data base organization data entry and data analyses and statistical analyses (5) manage the day-to-day study visits with study participants (6) drafting of scientific manuscripts and (7) oversee and work with graduate and undergraduate students associated with the study. The applicants will be expected to be involved in all stages of experimental design and analysis as well as scientific reporting and will receivementorship in these skills as well as experience with grantsmanship. The ideal candidates will hold an earned Ph.D. degree in Kinesiology Physiology or a related field preferably with experience in thermal physiology. A track record of successful research related to human thermoregulation is preferred and excellent writing and communication skills are successful candidate must have completed all Ph.D. degree requirements by the appointment date and have successfully engaged in publication of associated to detail the capacity to multi-task and ability to work collegially in a team science environment are required.
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To apply please upload a resume/curriculum vitae a cover letter outlining your interest in the position and contact information for three professional of applications will begin immediately and will continue until suitable candidates are identified. Questions related to the position can be addressed to Dr. W. Larry Kenney at .
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