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The Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit (HEPRU) of the University of Ottawa (Ottawa, Canada) is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to lead projects assessing the effects of heat stress on the thermal and cardiovascular strain and cellular function in different populations. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Glen P. Kenny and members of the HEPRU, which include a cadre of postdoctoral fellows, and graduate and undergraduate students.

Successful candidates should have a doctoral degree in human environmental physiology, exercise science or closely related discipline and experience working with various population groups in a physiology research environment. Prior experience with indirect calorimetry, measurement of core and skin temperatures as well as skin blood flow and sweat rate, cardiovascular responses, and basic biochemistry laboratory techniques (e.g., blood sampling and analysis) will be a major asset. Excellent communication and time management skills and proficiency in applying statistical analyses to answer research questions are required.

Duties and Responsibilities  

The candidate will play a lead role in ongoing HEPRU projects, including:

- subject testing and data analysis, 

- research presentations at national and international scientific meetings, 

- developing scientific manuscripts for peer-review publication,

- participating in other ongoing studies, and
- developing new research projects.

Application Procedures  

Candidates should submit a letter of intent (2-page maximum) outlining their qualifications and career objectives, an unofficial transcript of academic record, a complete list of publications and awards, and the names of 3 referees to Dr. Glen Kenny at: gkenny@uottawa.ca.

The anticipated start date is Winter 2023. Funding support is for 2-years, with the possibility of a 1-year extension. International candidates are encouraged to apply.

HEPRU is seeking candidates interested in completing a two-year studentship in exercise and environmental physiology with a focus on human thermoregulation during heat stress.  Research activities will take place within the Faculty of Health Sciences, on the main downtown campus of the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.   Positions are open for September 2022. Funding is available. International students welcomed.

Candidates should have obtained a relevant Bachelor’s degree and/or experience working with human volunteers in a physiology research environment.  Prior experience with indirect calorimetry, measurement of core and skin temperatures, skin blood flow and sweat rate, cardiovascular responses and other measurements is an asset.  Although all outstanding candidates will be considered, candidates with a strong publication record and interest in exercise and human thermoregulation will be given special consideration.  Additional training will be provided to ensure that the successful applicants have the skills required to meet their research objectives.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of intent (≤2 pages) outlining their qualifications and career objectives, an unofficial transcript of academic record, complete list of publications and awards, along with names of 2 referees who have agreed to be contacted.