Postdoctoral Fellowship in Human Environmental Physiology

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.

Funding support is for 2-years, with the possibility of a 1-year extension. International candidates are encouraged to apply.

Join the Team

We are seeking a candidate interested in completing a two-year master’s studentship in human thermal physiology in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The project will examine tissue temperature responses to localized radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposures. This work will support evidence-based recommendations for safe human exposure limits for emerging wireless devices that operate close to the body. Research activities will occur with Dr. Greg McGarr and Dr. Glen Kenny (hepru.ca) at the School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa, and with an interdisciplinary team of engineers and health scientists at the Consumer and Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau, Health Canada.

About You 

The successful candidate will have obtained an undergraduate degree in either kinesiology/physiology, engineering/physics, or a related field. Prior experience with programming in Python and human physiological measurements, including thermal imaging of skin temperature, skin blood flow imaging, and ultrasound, are major assets. While all outstanding candidates will be considered, individuals with a strong publication record and demonstrated interest in human thermal physiology and/or radiofrequency engineering would be given special consideration. This research is highly interdisciplinary, and additional training will be provided to ensure that the successful candidate develops the skills required to meet their research objectives.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of intent (≤2 pages) outlining their qualifications and career objectives, unofficial academic transcripts, a list of any publications and awards, and the names of 2 referees who have agreed to be contacted by Dr. Glen Kenny at gkenny@uottawa.ca  Funding support is available.