Warfighter Physiology & Performance Postdoctoral Fellow

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in the coordination and execution of field- and laboratory-based research, to include regular travel to support data collection efforts.
• Develop and apply advanced skills in longitudinal study design and implementation.
• Gain hands-on experience with exercise laboratory and field procedures.
• Engage in data collection and analysis in high-performance environments.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Supplement. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE.
• Training and Travel Allowance.

Pay

Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and the location of the research facility.

Schedule

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.

About USARIEM

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.

About ORISE

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.

Application Requirements

• 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)
• 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.
• One Recommendation

Contact Information

If you have questions, send an email to orise-army-mrdc-riem@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity, USAMRDC-RIEM-2026-0002, in the email's subject line. Please understand that ORISE does not review applications or select applicants; selections are made by the sponsoring agency identified on this opportunity. All application materials should be submitted via the "Apply" button at the bottom of this opportunity listing. Please do not send application materials to the email address above.