Penn State University
Postdoctoral Scholar, Thermoregulatory and Microvascular Physiology Lab, Kinesiology
🇺🇸Pennsylvania, United States12 days ago
Full TimeEN
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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
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 State’s College of Health and Human 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 women’s health during midlife.
The position requires a background in 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 experimental protocols, (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 receive mentorship 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 essential. The successful candidate must have completed all Ph.D. degree requirements by the appointment date and have successfully engaged in publication of associated manuscripts. Attention to detail, the capacity to multi-task, and ability to work collegially in a team science environment are required.
Our campuses are located on the original homelands of the Erie, Haudenosaunee (Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, and Tuscarora), Lenape (Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee), Monongahela, Shawnee (Absentee, Eastern, and Oklahoma), Susquehannock, and Wahzhazhe (Osage) Nations. As a land grant institution, we acknowledge and honor the traditional caretakers of these lands and strive to understand and model their responsible stewardship. We also acknowledge the longer history of these lands and our place in that history.
To apply, please upload a resume/curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your interest in the position, and contact information for three professional references. Review 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 w7k@psu.edu.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
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