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 based on performance and funding availability.
The Shoffstall Laboratory at Case Western Reserve University, in collaboration with the Advanced Platform Technology (APT) Center at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, seeks a highly motivated and scientifically productive Postdoctoral Research Scholar to lead interdisciplinary research in neural engineering, neuromodulation, and peripheral nerve interfaces. We are particularly interested in candidates who combine hands-on experimental expertise with strong quantitative analysis skills and a demonstrated commitment to scientific publication and research independence.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Experimental Execution: Independently design, execute, and troubleshoot acute and chronic in vivo experiments in small- and/or large-animal models.
- Surgical Support: Perform or assist with surgical procedures involving peripheral nerves, neural interface implantation, and physiological monitoring.
- Project Leadership: Drive research projects from initial concept and experimental design through data acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and publication.
- Manuscript Preparation: Lead the preparation and submission of first-author manuscripts to high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
- Grant Funding: Actively participate in preparing research grant applications and pursue independent funding opportunities (such as NIH, VA, or other foundation fellowships).
- Scientific Dissemination: Present research findings at national and international scientific conferences and collaborative meetings.
- Mentorship: Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers, and contribute to a productive, collaborative, and inclusive laboratory environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Physiology, Electrical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Research Experience: Demonstrated hands-on experimental research experience in neuroscience, neural engineering, physiology, or a closely related field.
- Quantitative Skills: Strong quantitative data analysis skills and programming experience in Python, MATLAB, R, or comparable environments.
- Technical Proficiency: Experience with at least one of the following: animal surgery, electrophysiology, neural stimulation, physiological instrumentation, biomedical imaging, or quantitative image analysis.
- Communication: Strong scientific writing skills supported by peer-reviewed publications or substantial manuscript preparation experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary.
- Work Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with small- and large-animal surgery, including rodent or porcine models.
- Experience with acute and chronic neural interface implantation and functional evaluation.
- Expertise in peripheral nerve stimulation, neuromodulation, and electrophysiological recordings.
- A record of first-author publications demonstrating the ability to independently advance scientific projects.
- Prior participation in grant or fellowship writing, particularly NIH, VA, or other competitively funded research programs.
How to Apply
- Review of applications will begin on October 23, 2026
- All submission materials should be uploaded to this job opening for review
Your application must include:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter describing your experimental and computational research experience, specifically highlighting your contributions to prior publications (including experimental design, data acquisition, analysis, and manuscript preparation), as well as your interests in future research and independent funding.
- References: Contact information for three professional references.
In compliance with the City of Cleveland's Pay Transparency Ordinance (effective October 27, 2025), the annual starting base salary range for this position is $55,000 -$62,652. 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 216.368.3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.