PhD in Human & Environmental Physiology: Heat Stress & Health

Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Société canadienne de physiologie de l’exercice SCPE; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa's Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit (HEPRU) in Ottawa, ON, invites applications for full-time PhD studies starting September 2027. Funded positions are available and international candidates are encouraged to apply. Research focuses on how heat stress, environment, and physiology affect health, performance, and worker safety.

Join an interdisciplinary team led by Dr. Glen P.

Qualifications

• Hold, or be nearing completion of, a master’s degree in kinesiology, physiology, health sciences, science, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in environmental physiology, exercise, human health and the physiological impacts of extreme heat.
• Previous research experience is an asset, but specialized laboratory experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in interdisciplinary training spanning cellular and molecular mechanisms to population health.
• Contribute to study design, statistical analysis and scientific writing.
• Share knowledge translation and present research at national and international meetings.
• Mentor junior research trainees and collaborate with an interdisciplinary network of scientists.

Job description

The University of Ottawa's Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit (HEPRU) in Ottawa, ON, invites applications for full-time PhD studies starting September 2027. Funded positions are available and international candidates are encouraged to apply. Research focuses on how heat stress, environment, and physiology affect health, performance, and worker safety.

Join an interdisciplinary team led by Dr. Glen P.