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How much do environmental physiology jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for environmental physiology in the United States is $22.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What can I work as with a physiology degree?

With a physiology degree, you can work as an environmental physiologist, studying how environmental factors affect human health and performance. Other roles include research scientist, laboratory technician, or health and safety specialist, often requiring knowledge of biological sciences, data analysis, and sometimes certifications or advanced training.

What are some careers in environmental health?

Careers in environmental health include roles such as environmental health specialists, industrial hygienists, and environmental consultants. These professionals assess and manage environmental risks, often working in government agencies, consulting firms, or healthcare settings, and may require knowledge of regulations, data analysis, and fieldwork skills.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in environmental physiology, and how can they be addressed?

Environmental physiology professionals often encounter challenges such as working in unpredictable or extreme field conditions, managing complex data from both laboratory and outdoor settings, and staying current with advancements in technology and research methods. Overcoming these challenges involves strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and ongoing professional development. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams—such as ecologists, engineers, and medical experts—also helps in addressing research questions effectively and ensuring safety during fieldwork.

What is environmental physiology?

Environmental physiology is the study of how living organisms respond to and interact with their physical environment, including factors like temperature, humidity, altitude, and pollution. Researchers in this field examine how environmental conditions affect physiological processes such as respiration, metabolism, and adaptation. This knowledge is used to understand how organisms survive in extreme environments, inform conservation efforts, and improve human health in changing climates.

What is the field of environmental physiology?

Environmental physiology is a scientific field that studies how organisms adapt and respond to environmental factors such as temperature, altitude, and humidity. Professionals in this field often analyze physiological processes using tools like laboratory experiments and field studies to understand human and animal performance in different environments.

What is the difference between Environmental Physiology vs Exercise Physiologist?

AspectEnvironmental PhysiologyExercise Physiologist
CredentialsBachelor's or master's in physiology, environmental science, or related fieldsBachelor's or master's in exercise science, kinesiology, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, outdoor settings, environmental agenciesGyms, clinics, sports facilities, rehabilitation centers
Industry UsageEnvironmental health, research, policy developmentHealth, fitness, sports performance, rehabilitation

Environmental Physiology focuses on how humans adapt to environmental stressors like heat, cold, or altitude, often in research or outdoor settings. Exercise Physiologists concentrate on improving physical fitness, rehabilitation, and sports performance. While both roles require knowledge of human physiology, their work environments and applications differ significantly.

What is the highest paying job in environmental health?

In environmental physiology, the highest paying roles are often senior research scientists, environmental health directors, or consultants with advanced degrees and extensive experience. These positions typically require specialized knowledge, certifications, and leadership skills, and they can offer salaries exceeding $100,000 annually depending on the organization and location.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Environmental Physiologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Environmental Physiologist, you need a strong background in biology, physiology, and environmental science, usually supported by an advanced degree in a related field. Expertise with laboratory instrumentation, data analysis software, and field research methods is commonly required. Critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication are vital soft skills for interpreting research and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. These skills are essential for advancing knowledge of how organisms adapt to environmental changes and for developing solutions to real-world ecological challenges.
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What states have the most Environmental Physiology jobs? States with the most job openings for Environmental Physiology jobs include:
Infographic showing various Environmental Physiology job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Full Time, 47% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,760 per year, or $22 per hour.
Biological Scientist, Physiologist - Aerospace Medical Research (AMR15)

Biological Scientist, Physiologist - Aerospace Medical Research (AMR15)

ProSidian Consulting

Oklahoma City, OK • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 hours ago


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices.  ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management.  We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. 

Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value. 

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Biological Scientist, Physiologist - Aerospace Medical Research (AMR15) headquartered near CONUS - Oklahoma City, OK to support requirements for Aerospace and Defense Sector Clients. 

This CONUS - Oklahoma City, OK | Biological Scientist, Physiologist - Aerospace Medical Research (AMR15) Contract Contingent position currently best aligns with the Biological Scientist, Physiologist Labor Category. Ideal candidates exhibit the ability to visualize, analyze, and convert data and experiences to meet performance challenges while confidently engaging in productive "Jugaad" and dialogue targeting mission success.  ProSidian Team Members work to provide Gov't. - Federal (USA) Sector related Human Capital Solutions for Aerospace Medical Research and Technical Support Services  on behalf of The Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI).

Biological Scientist, Physiologist - Aerospace Medical Research (AMR15) Candidates shall work to support requirements for  (Aerospace Medical Research Services) and shall work as part of a team in support of Aerospace Medical Research efforts.  The candidate will complete tasks and activities contributing to deliverables and core mission functions in the Aerospace Medical Research space.

Must perform the following tasks as required by the Aerospace and Environmental Physiology Research Team:

- Act as the Principal Investigator to plan, research, design, and execute aeromedical experiments with limited supervision to accomplish Aerospace and Environmental Physiology Research Team objectives.

- Perform these experiments in the altitude physiology research laboratory, altitude (hypobaric) chamber, normobaric hypoxic environment, and other research facilities/test beds.  Aeromedical research topics include, but are not limited to:  altitude stress, cabin environmental control systems, methods of detection/protection from environmental threats, hypoxia training devices, protective breathing equipment, modeling tools to assess and predict physiologic impairment or incapacitation, and the adequacy of current and emerging technology at altitude or in aviation environment situations.

- Perform human subjects experiments in compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements and federal regulations

- Obtain and maintain Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification in human subjects research and related certifications (e.g., CPR/AED, Basic First Aid) when necessitated by research projects.

- Maintain records in laboratory notebooks of all laboratory and experimental work performed. 

- Assist the Aerospace and Environmental Physiology Research Team to collect data, analyze results, perform statistical analyses, generate graphs/charts, and document findings from laboratory experiments. 

- Summarize his/her work, write technical reports at a quality level consistent with publication in peer-reviewed journals, and provide briefings/presentations to technical groups and professional organizations.

- Translate and incorporate experimental research results into FAA program development, policy, and the rule-making process.

- Maintain and calibrate physiology laboratory equipment and instruments in compliance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements and internal laboratory procedures.

- Provide professional consulting services.

- Review and evaluate technical literature and apply scientific knowledge and principles to study aeromedical and aviation related safety issues.

- Provide technical analysis for recommendations involving FAA operational safety issues, aircraft certification, aircrew certification, in-flight emergencies, and other biomedical related issues.

- Attend regular laboratory meetings of the Aerospace and Environmental Physiology Research Team and provide updates of his/her work status on request.

- Provide all data, analyses, results, and documentation/writings to the Aerospace and Environmental Physiology Research Team.

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Qualifications

- Ph.D. in Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or the life sciences.

- 10 years of experience after receipt of doctorate performing research in an exercise physiology or aviation physiology laboratory.

- Experience as a Principal Investigator leading research projects involving human volunteer subjects.

- Experience with Institutional Review Board (IRB) practices and procedures.

- Experience in experimental research design and statistical analyses (e.g., descriptive, inferential, and multivariate) to include experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS).

- Experience performing invasive and non-invasive clinical measurements on human subjects (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, respiratory gas collection, EKG, etc.).

- Experience using e-mail and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

- The ability, to pass a FAA Class II physical examination.

- The ability to climb ladders, life moderately heavy objects, tolerate enclosed spaces, and be subjected to moderate but rapid changes in temperature and altitude

 U.S.  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen

Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)

Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)

All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.

Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply

May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement

Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Business Tools -  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom
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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
Flexible Spending Account: FSAs  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the "I Hire Military" Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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