Postdoctoral Scholar Biomedical Engineering

Case Western Reserve University Postdoctoral Scholar

Department of Biomedical Engineering

The Postdoctoral Scholar will lead innovative research projects focused on the intersection of advanced computational methods development multi-omics modeling and complex inflammatory disease biology in the Brubaker Lab. The position offers opportunity for advanced training in interdisciplinary science translational research and research computing. The scholar will execute on a portfolio of funded projects in the lab. These include but are not limited to: systems immunology gut and vaginal microbiome pharmacology translation modeling womens health and other areas as scientific scope and funding allow.

Case Western Reserve University Department of Biomedical Engineering is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a postdoctoral scholar position. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewing for an additional year.

Responsibilities and Duties:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Technology and Methodology Development: Independently develop and optimize novel computational and analytical methods including unsupervised learning classifier development and testing and development of advanced multi-modal data integration and analysis techniques. (40%).

Data Integration and Analysis: Conduct rigorous analysis of multimodal data across the scholars primary project support other funded projects in the lab and develop new directions of interest to the Scholars career development. (30%)

Collaboration and Mentorship: Collaborate within an interdisciplinary research environment provide mentorship to junior lab personnel and actively participate in team-driven research projects (20%).

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lab Organization and Other Duties: Assist in the general maintenance of the laboratory development of grant proposals and manuscripts and organization as needed (10%).

Minimum Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS
Education: PhD in Biomedical Sciences Bioengineering Computational Biology or a related discipline.

Experience: Demonstrated experience with developing advanced computational workflows to handle heterogeneous biological datasets.

REQUIRED SKILLS
1. Experience developing or utilizing advanced computational modeling techniques on heterogeneous biological datasets.
2. Proficiency in single-cell RNA sequencing high-dimensional data analysis bioinformatics tools and programming languages (R Python).
3. Demonstrated ability to independently design execute and troubleshoot complex workflows.
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret and integrate complex datasets.
5. Strong organizational skills ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
6. Strong record of peer-reviewed scientific publications.
7. Excellent written and oral communication skills; capable of clearly presenting complex scientific data and collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
8. Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively within a team. Must be highly motivated responsible dependable and a self-starter.
9. Commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive research environment.
10. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
11. Familiarity with policies and procedures of lab and adhere to chemical and biological safety and manage them.
12. Ability to meet consistent attendance.
Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary.

Must be eligible to work in the United States.

How to Apply:

Applicants should send a Cover Letter CV and List of 3 Professional References.

Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis

All submission materials should be uploaded to this job opening for review.

In compliance with the City of Clevelands Pay Transparency Ordinance (effective

October 27 2025) the annual starting base salary range for this position is $55000 -

$62652. CWRU considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding

and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer. Postdocs receive

individual and family healthcare benefits life insurance and employee assistance.

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national or ethnic origin protected veteran status disability age and genetic information.

Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities Applications requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of Equity at View phone number on us.fitly.work to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Experience:

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