Research Scientist - Biomedical Engineering

Case Western Reserve University:
School of Medicine (FAC/RA/RS):
School of Medicine - Main Campus (FAC/RA/RS):
Biomedical Engineering - SOM (FAC/RA/RS) Open Date

Sep 11, 2026

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Research Scientist will be tasked with executing on a portfolio of funded projects in the lab, while simultaneously being expected to grow new programmatic areas within the Brubaker lab portfolio. These include but are not limited to: systems immunology, gut and vaginal microbiome pharmacology, translation modeling, women’s health, and other areas as scientific scope and funding allow.

The Research Scientist will oversee research projects within the lab, providing scientific oversight, guidance to lab members, and lab management in the absence of the principal investigator. The Research Scientist will design and plan projects, oversee collaborations, and oversee staff and students.

The required skills include but are not limited to proficiency with computational biology methods, workflow design, data analysis and interpretation, and writing, publication, and dissemination of research results. Wet lab experience is a plus, but not required.

The Research Scientist will keep the PI informed of progress of research projects and provide recommendations on experimental design and project plans. The Research Scientist will independently prepare manuscripts. It is expected that the Research Scientist will apply for grant funding as a Principal Investigator in this area of interest and maintain independent research though submission of subsequent grant applications an needed.

The Research Scientist will also participate collaboratively with other Principal Investigators within and external to CWRU.

1. Provide scientific oversight of all research projects, including data collection and maintenance. Establish and manage the day-to-day priorities of the research staff. 20%

2. With the principal investigator, establish goals and objectives for the efficient and timely completion of projects. Meet regularly with the principal investigator to review and set priorities, staff/student-related issues, and future research staff and planning. 20%

3. Independently and with the principal investigator, design, plan, and execute research projects aligned with the lab’s research scope and directions. Maintain accurate records of data and provide findings and recommendations to the PI based on analysis. 15%

4. Independently write and apply for grants as Principal Investigator. Submit subsequent grant applications as needed to maintain independent research and funding. 10%

5. Mentor and train lab staff and graduate students; oversee research work and ensure projects are being completed according to the research plan. This will involve teaching other members of the lab techniques and scientific discovery methods, including students and post‑docs. Assist and teach both established and new research techniques to other lab members to facilitate their experiments. Coordinate trainings for lab members with the EHS and others, as needed.

10%

6. Present data and findings at laboratory meetings and scientific meetings, seminars, etc. Prepare manuscripts, and contribute preliminary data for grant proposals. 10%

7. Independently author research projects. Assemble data and make publication-quality figures from analyzed data. With the highest level of integrity and responsible conduct of research, participate in writing manuscripts as a first author and co-author for discoveries from research performed in the lab, together with the PI and other lab members. 10%

8. Supervise research assistants and technicians. Supervise the research and technical work performed by other lab members, ensuring proper lab…