Post-Doctoral Research Position in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Integrative Physiology, or a [...]

University of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland seeks a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Exercise Science/Kinesiology/Integrative Physiology. The role involves contributing to an NIH-funded multicenter trial (BOOST-X) and developing independent grant proposals with mentorship and resources.

The candidate should have a PhD and 1–5 years of postdoctoral experience, with a strong publication record. The position is full-time in the Division of Cardiology, School of Medicine – Clinical Departments, Baltimore.

Qualifications

• Education: PhD in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Applied Physiology, or a related field.
• Experience: 1–5 years of postdoctoral research training with trajectory toward autonomy.
• Publication Record: Strong publication history with authorship on papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to NIH-funded multicenter trial (BOOST-X) and a high-level collaborative program.
• Develop independent grant proposals (K-awards, R21, or R01) with mentorship and resources.

Skills

Postdoctoral experience 1-5 years

Publication record

Education

PhD in Exercise Science/Physiology/Kinesiology or related field

Job description

Job Description - Post-Doctoral Research Position in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Integrative Physiology, or a closely related discipline. (260000RP)

Job Description

Post-Doctoral Research Position in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Integrative Physiology, or a closely related discipline. - ( 260000RP )

A full time Post-Doctoral research position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Daniel Forman in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore immediately.

This position is ideal for an early-to-mid-career scientist who has recently completed a postdoctoral fellowship and is looking for a role that bridges high-level collaborative science with career independence. You will play a role in an active R01-funded program (NIH- NIA grant Adjuvant Nitrate to Boost Exercise-induced Health Benefits in Older Adults ) while having the mentorship, resources, and intellectual freedom to develop your own independent grant proposals (e.g., K-awards, R21, or R01). The initial role will provide effort on an NIH-funded multicenter clinical trial (BOOST-X), a randomized trial evaluating whether dietary nitrate supplementation enhances the benefits of combined endurance and resistance exercise training in older adults.

University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging excellence through diversity. Qualified woman and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Required:

• Education:PhD in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Applied Physiology, or a related field.
• Experience: 1–5 years of postdoctoral research trainingwith a demonstrated trajectory toward scientific autonomy.
• Publication Record:A strong publication history featuring authorship on papersin reputable, peer-reviewed journals within the field.

Job

Postdoctoral Fellows

Organization

School of Medicine - Clinical Departments