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Data Oversight – Direct data collection, management, and analysis using advanced statistical methods; ensure data quality and integrity. Strong professional network and commitment to staying current on trends in building science, indoor environmental quality, and human-centered design.

<h3>Description</h3><br/><div>Updated on 01/07/2026<br/><br/>Help advance the Well Living Lab’s mission: to expand scientific and practical understanding of how indoor environments and human behavior interact to impact health and well-being. </div><br/><h3>Responsibilities:</h3><br/><ul><li><strong>Lead Research Development </strong>– Generate research ideas, design and execute protocols, and write proposals for external grant funding.</li><li><strong>Data Oversight</strong> – Direct data collection, management, and analysis using advanced statistical methods; ensure data quality and integrity.</li><li><strong>Publication & Communication </strong>– Prepare manuscripts, presentations, and reports; publish original research in peer-reviewed journals.</li><li><strong>Collaboration</strong> – Work closely with Mayo Clinic scientists, external research organizations, and industry partners. Serve as a scientific lead or co-lead on Well Living Lab (WLL) projects.</li><li><strong>Integration & Innovation</strong> – Align WLL research with broader health and building science platforms; stay current on literature and emerging trends.</li><li><strong>Team Engagement </strong>– Collaborate daily with multidisciplinary researchers, technology and operations staff, and academic/industry partners.</li></ul><br/><h3>You would be a great fit if: </h3><br/><ul><li>PhD in a field related to the built environment or systems.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of post-doctoral or equivalent experience in human-centered research within the built environment.</li><li>Expertise in HVAC and environmental controls/engineering and their impact on human health.</li><li>Strong background in experimental design, simulation, and data analysis (including large datasets and statistical programming).</li><li>Proven success in grant writing, IRB submissions, and managing research protocols.</li><li>Track record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.</li><li>Experience leading research projects and teams, with excellent organizational and project management skills.</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate across disciplines with flexibility and a positive attitude.</li></ul><div><strong>Bonus points: </strong></div><ul><li>Experience managing relationships with academic and industry collaborators.</li><li>Active involvement in professional organizations (ASHRAE, ASID, AIA, etc.).</li><li>Knowledge of building science instrumentation (temperature, RH, PM, VOC sensors) and calibration/QA protocols.</li><li>Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or Python for instrument control and data analysis.</li><li>Ability to interpret and apply building engineering standards (ASHRAE, ASTM, ISO, LEED, WELL).</li><li>Strong professional network and commitment to staying current on trends in building science, indoor environmental quality, and human-centered design.</li></ul><div><strong>Note: </strong>This position requires the ability to access U.S. military installations. As a result, employment is contingent upon meeting all applicable federal eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship.</div><br/><h3>Benefits offered include: </h3><br/><ul><li>Medical, Dental & Vision</li><li>401(k) Retirement Plan, including employer match (100% vested)</li><li>Life Insurance (Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D for employee and dependents)</li><li>Short-term and long-term disability</li><li>Health Spending Account (HSA)</li><li>Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax)</li><li>Generous PTO policy</li><li>Volunteer days off</li><li>Competitive parental leave policy</li></ul><div><br/></div>

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Research Scientist - Building Science

Air Intelligence Agency (AIA)

Architectural Engineering

Calibration

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Data Collection

Data Quality

Data Sets

Environmental Engineering

Environmental Research

Environmental Sciences

Experiment Design

Funding

Grant Writing

HVAC

Health Science

Human Health

Human Interaction

IRB/IEC (Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee)

ISO (International Organization for Standardization)

Instrumentation

LabVIEW Programming Language

Leadership

MATLAB

Organizational Skills

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Project/Program Management

Proposal Writing

Protocol Design

Publications

Python Programming/Scripting Language

Quality Assurance

Relationship Management

Research & Development (R&D)

Research Protocols

Scientific Research

Simulation

Statistical Programming Languages

Statistics

Team Player

Technical Operations

Technical Research

Trend Analysis

Writing Skills

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