Date Posted: Wednesday March 4, 2026
NOHFC Research Internship
School of Physical and Health Education (Biomechanics and Ergonomics)
Based in the Nipissing University Biomechanics & Ergonomics Lab, the research intern will report to Dr. Alison Schinkel-Ivy. The activities of the intern will support the operations of Dr. Schinkel-Ivy’s research program, centered within the field of clinical biomechanics. The specific focus will be the supervisor’s NSERC-funded project, Towards an improved understanding of aging: Quantifying changes in movement during healthy aging using an integrated biomechanical approach.
The intern will be involved in a wide range of research activities, spanning the research process from project conceptualization to dissemination. These may include (but are not limited to) tasks related to study planning; literature review; ethics applications; data collection, processing, and analysis; research dissemination (both scientific and to the general public); assisting undergraduate and graduate research students; coordinating lab operations; and managing the lab website and/or social media. Additional opportunities may include attending and presenting at conferences, co-authoring manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals, and providing assistance with grant writing. Training for all responsibilities will be provided by the supervisor.
This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development stream of the People & Talent Program. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/workforce-development-stream
The successful candidate will possess an Undergraduate Degree in Physical & Health Education, Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, or a related field. A strong interest in biomechanics and ergonomics, as well as successful completion of an introductory undergraduate course in biomechanics, are also required. Advanced training in biomechanics and/or ergonomics will be considered an asset.
The internship is a one-year contract with an hourly rate of $26.50, which includes 4% vacation pay. Please submit your letter of application and resume by 4:00 p.m., Friday March 20, 2026, via email to: careers@nipissingu.ca.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
