Independent Postdoc: Exercise Physiology & Cardiology Research

Meyer Entsorgung; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time Post-Doctoral researcher to join the Cardiology lab at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

The role bridges collaborative science with career independence in an NIH-funded program focused on exercise physiology in older adults. Ideal candidates have recently completed a postdoctoral fellowship and are aiming to develop independent grant proposals (K-awards, R21, or R01).

Qualifications

• PhD in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Applied Physiology, or related field.
• 1–5 years of postdoctoral research training with demonstrated trajectory toward scientific autonomy.
• Strong publication record with authorship on papers in peer‑reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute core experiments and data management for NIH-funded R01 project.
• Conceptualize and pilot independent scientific questions and pursue mentored/independent grant applications.
• Lead writing, submission, and revision of high-impact peer‑reviewed manuscripts; present findings at conferences.

Skills

Postdoctoral experience

Manuscript writing

Education

PhD in Exercise Science or related field

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time Post-Doctoral researcher to join the Cardiology lab at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

The role bridges collaborative science with career independence in an NIH-funded program focused on exercise physiology in older adults. Ideal candidates have recently completed a postdoctoral fellowship and are aiming to develop independent grant proposals (K-awards, R21, or R01).