Senior Research Scientist - 26006337

Senior Research Scientist Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006337) The Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Division is made of up approximately 70 clinical staff and over 100 research staff who work in a variety of locations including: Bridgeside Point, Biomedical Science Tower (BST), UPMC Hospitals including Presbyterian, Shadyside, East, Jameson and Mercy. The division provides world class services across 10 inpatient services at five hospitals and over 70,000 outpatient office visits. We have a major research mission that focuses on basic, clinical, and translational research on the lung, microbiome, COVID-19, sleep medicine, and allergy and immunology. The Benam Lab ( https://www.benamlab.net/ ) at the University of Pittsburgh Departments of Medicine and Bioengineering is seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Scientist to support and coordinate a multidisciplinary research program focused on the development, validation, and translation of advanced human-relevant experimental systems (microphysiological systems; Organs-on-Chips). This role operates at the interface of science, engineering, and program execution, combining independent research contributions with coordination of complex, multi-institutional efforts. The successful candidate will contribute to experimental studies, support development of high-impact scientific and technical documents, and ensure alignment of project activities with program goals, timelines, and deliverables. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a closely related field Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in biomedical or translational research environments Demonstrated ability to independently design and execute research studies and analyze complex datasets Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience contributing to scientific manuscripts, reports, or grant applications Proven ability to manage or coordinate complex, multidisciplinary research efforts Ability to work effectively across scientific, engineering, and collaborative teams Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting or leading federally funded research programs (e.g., DoD, NIH, BARDA) Background in microphysiological systems, tissue engineering, or advanced in vitro models Experience in high-containment, regulated, or translational research environments Demonstrated experience in grant writing, proposal development, or large-team scientific coordination View the full job description on the employer's website. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI287528686 / 17-2031.00 Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers