Job Description

Department of Biomedical Engineering

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. The postdoctoral scholar will assist with clinical trials of implanted neural interfaces and neuroprostheses as part of a multidisciplinary team conducting neural engineering and rehabilitation research. The postdoctoral scholar will be responsible for designing and conducting experiments with human participants, developing and refining implanted neural interfaces, analyzing neurophysiological and psychophysical data, and assisting with mentorship of students. The postdoctoral scholar will contribute to and assist with leadership of Class III medical device trials, including navigating the regulatory landscape, sterilizing implanted components, working with device manufacturers, and partnering with clinicians. Our team includes students, engineers, neuroscientists, clinicians, and surgeons, and we conduct studies in partnership with several leading medical centers, including University Hospitals Cleveland, the Cleveland VA Medical Center, MetroHealth Medical Center, and University of Chicago Medicine. There are also many opportunities for collaboration with multidisciplinary researchers at institutions across the country.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1.    Designing and conducting experiments to evaluate hypotheses related to neuroscience, engineering, and medical interventions

2.    Analyzing data and interpreting results

3.    Disseminating research findings through manuscripts, presentations, book chapters, and/or other communications

4.    Planning and coordinating research activities, including developing and managing project plans and project schedules

5.    Assisting with mentorship of students

6.    Collaborating with researchers, clinicians, vendors, and government agencies to accomplish research tasks

7.    Other duties as assigned

8.    Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate testing with research subjects as needed, to potentially include evenings or weekends on occasion

9.    Occasional travel to scientific conferences or meetings required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Biomedical engineering, Neuroscience, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience with neural stimulation and/or recording in a research or industry setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary.
• Exceptional ability to work in a team environment, with multidisciplinary collaborators both within and outside the university
• Ability to work independently, create and manage project plans and schedules, and prioritize tasks to successfully meet objectives.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• 3-5 years of experience with human subjects research is preferred.

Application Instructions

How to Apply:

• Review of applications will begin on 8/15/25
• Please provide a copy of your CV, a cover letter describing your interest in the position, a brief statement (~1 page) describing your past and future research interests, and the contact information for 2-3 references who can speak to your research capabilities, to:
  • Emily Graczyk
  • emily.graczyk@case.edu