Health Care Sciences
"We ask them to do a variety of different things, sometimes all at the same time. It means doing something new, different and exciting every three or four years, and sometimes even more frequently than that. So, it's a very exciting, very dynamic environment."
Physiology
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Extreme pressures. Withering temperatures. And just about every other environmental extreme on earth. The key to operating in these environments? Understanding their effect on the human body. Navy Physiologists conduct research and provide recommendations for attuning our Sailors and Marines to perform in any environmental extreme.
Job Description
Apply innovative technologies in physiology and medicine to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate exercise- or training-related injuries. Research facilities may include exercise/work physiology laboratories, biochemistry laboratories, climatic chambers or a swim flume. Field research may consist of aquatic and terrestrial climatic extremes including hot, cold, dry and wet environments, as well as altitude.
As a Navy physiologist you will:
- Analyze physiological and chemical functions of living organisms — human and animal
- Conduct basic, applied and advanced research dealing with physiological responses to the stresses of military environments, including temperature, altitude, pressure and acceleration, and exposure to hazardous chemicals and radiation
- Recommend countermeasures to ensure maximum efficiency and safety of military personnel
You could also work with noted scientists and engineers to help plan, direct and coordinate applied research and advanced technology projects essential to the Department of the Navy.
Educational/Financial Benefits
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous scholarships, financial assistance and continuing education programs.
Graduate Students
Get Money for Graduate School
Covering the cost of graduate school can be challenging. Tuition. Books and supplies. Living expenses. But there is an easier way.
Navy Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP) — Receive up to $185,000 while finishing your degree. This amount includes a generous monthly salary and housing allowance ranging from $2,940 to $5,150 for up to 36 months.*
Offers have many variables. To get details and find out which offer would benefit you most, request that a Navy Officer Recruiter contact you.
* Navy HSCP housing allowance based on graduate school location. Increased offer amounts available in areas with a higher cost of living.
Practicing Professionals
Get Help Repaying Educational Loans
There's an alternative to spending years paying down the cost of your graduate education. If you're currently a practicing professional, you could potentially be eligible to receive financial assistance through the Navy Health Professions Loan Repayment Program. Talk to a Navy Officer Recruiter for more information.
Offers have many variables. To get information and find out which offer would benefit you most, request that a Navy Officer Recruiter contact you.
Other Benefits
A career here offers comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary, full medical and dental coverage, a generous retirement income and much more. Explore comprehensive benefits for the Navy Medical Service Corps.
Qualifications
Besides requirements for Active Duty employment consideration in the Navy Medical Service Corps, there are additional requirements for Navy Physiology that apply.
Specific Requirements
- Doctoral-degree level of training in physiology preferred, but physiological aspects of other closely related disciplines (e.g., neuroscience, pharmacology) will be considered
- Research emphasis in cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, environmental, exercise, work or hyperbaric physiology
Preferred Requirements
- One or two years of postdoctorate experience in physiology research
- Publication in refereed physiological journals as senior author
- Strong professional recommendations
- Professional versatility, with willingness and capability to redirect research goals every three to four years
Career Outlook
Want to explore further? Check out the Health Care Opportunities area to learn more about the overall mission of Navy Health Care. Or get a specific picture of the unrivaled experiences and real people representing today's Navy Medical Service Corps.
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