Warfighter Physiology & Performance Postdoctoral Fellow
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
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Job summary
USARIEM in Natick, Massachusetts invites applications for a one-year, full-time postdoctoral research appointment focused on longitudinal studies of Warfighter health and performance. You will coordinate field- and lab-based data collection, travel as needed, and develop advanced skills in study design and data analysis.
Qualified applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline by Aug 15, 2026 and be interested in human data collection, exercise physiology, and statistical analysis.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. by Aug 15, 2026 in Kinesiology & Exercise Physiology, Biophysics, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Physiology or related discipline.
- Interest in human data collection and field-based research.
- Willingness to travel for data collection and study activities.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate field- and laboratory-based research under a mentor.
- Support regular travel to assist data collection efforts.
- Develop and apply longitudinal study design and data analysis.
- Engage in hormone-related biomarker measurements and processing.
Skills
Education
Job description
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
USAMRDC-RIEM-2026-0002
The U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) is offering a postdoctoral research opportunity within the Military Performance Division. This experience focuses on assisting with a longitudinal study to examine the health and performance of elite Warfighters during and following an intense military training.
As part of this learning experience and under the guidance of a mentor, you will gain experience in the coordination and execution of field- and laboratory-based research, to include regular travel to support data collection efforts. Through active participation in the study, you will develop and apply advanced skills in longitudinal study design and implementation, gain hands‑on experience with exercise laboratory and field procedures, and engage in data collection and analysis in high‑performance environments.
You will have the opportunity to build proficiency enhance your current knowledge and build new skills in statistical analysis, interpretation, and scientific writing, while contributing to the dissemination of research findings through presentations and publications. The opportunity also includes involvement in the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process and research compliance activities, as well as the application of exercise physiology methodologies and human performance assessment techniques. Exposure to hormone physiology, including sex hormone measurement and analysis, will further enhance your research capabilities.
Natick, Massachusetts
USARIEM is ready to make an appointment as early as July 1- Aug 5, 2026. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected participants. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and internships will be filled as qualified participants are identified.
This appointment is a one-year, full-time research appointment, with the possibility of renewal for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and the participant's availability.
You will receive a stipend, which will be determined by USARIEM. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and the location of the research facility. Other provisions may include the following:
- Health Insurance Supplement. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE.
- Training and Travel Allowance.
As a participant, you will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOD, or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.
The U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM), in Natick, Massachusetts, has four divisions: Military Nutrition, Military Performance, Thermal and Mountain Medicine, and Research Support. By leveraging its unique capabilities and facilities with industry, academia, and the government, USARIEM produces various essential products, including performance optimization doctrine, preventive medicine, planning doctrine, materiel development support, physiological monitoring strategies and predictive algorithms, and Health Hazard Assessments.
This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD, or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.
Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D. in Kinesiology & Exercise Physiology, Biophysics, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Physiology or other eligible discipline, or is expected to have earned a Ph.D. by Aug 15, 2026. Applicants should have an interest in human data collection and field-based research.
- Knowledge of Laboratory techniques (e.g., venipuncture, exercise testing such as VO2max and force plate assessment)
- Experience with heart rate monitoring and data aggregation/analysis
- Knowledge assessing biomarkers of metabolism and sex hormones in both blood and urine
- Experience with assessment of body composition with modern technologies and anthropometry
- Familiarity with statistical analysis of hormone-related research and large datasets, to include modeling.
US Citizenship is required.
A complete application consists of the following:
- Zintellect Profile
- Educational and Employment History
- CV and Cover Letter describing achievements, research interests, career goals, reason of interest, and suitability for this appointment (maximum two pages) - please upload to the resume section on the application
- Transcripts/Academic Records - For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student's academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
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- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
- Degree: Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 8/15/2026 11:59:00 PM.
- Discipline(s):
- Life Health and Medical Sciences (
- Agricultural Sciences
- Agriculture
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Anatomy
- Basic Biomedical Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Biology (General)
- Biophysics
- Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Comparative Medicine and Laboratory Animal Medicine
- Computational Biology
- Developmental Biology
- Ecology
- Entomology
- Environmental Health
- Epidemiology
- Evolutionary Biology
- Food Sciences and Technology
- Genetics, including Genome Sciences
- Health Physics
- Horticulture
- Immunology
- Industrial Hygiene
- Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses
- Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Neurosciences
- Nutritional Sciences
- Occupational Health
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Physiology
- Population and Community Ecology
- Population Medicine
- Structural Biology
- Toxicology
- Age: Must be 18 years of age
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