Research Scientist/Engineer 3

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

28d

About The Position

UW Bioengineering is a vibrant community driving advances in health care. As a joint department in the College of Engineering and School of Medicine, we bring together students, scientists, engineers, and clinicians to develop innovative and cost-effective health care solutions that improve lives. Our inclusive and collaborative culture empowers our students, faculty, and staff to make an impact through new fields of research and clinical products. Our award-winning faculty are national leaders in biomedical education, research, and technology transfer. In UW Bioengineering, we are bound by a belief that public health and human dignity are inseparable. One is impossible without the other. Equity and inclusivity are fundamental to our mission of inventing the future of medicine. The Bioengineering Department at the University of Washington is looking to fill a position at the RSE-3 level in the research laboratory of Professor Princess Imoukhuede. The Bioengineering Department at the University of Washington seeks to hire a Research Scientist Engineer (RSE-3) for a computational researcher position in the laboratory of Professor Princess Imoukhuede. The lab is committed to advancing research in women's health, cell signaling, computational modeling, and data-driven innovation. We foster an inclusive environment where collaboration, mentorship, and intellectual curiosity drive impactful research and professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Computational Systems Biology, Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Chemical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field AND four years of relevant experience with computational modeling, particularly differential equations modeling, and parameterization from experimental data.
OR Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Demonstrated experience contributing as key personnel in successful research grant applications (PI, co-PI, co-I).
Proven record of scientific writing and publication as first author in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
Proficiency in programming languages and scientific computing (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB/SimBiology).
Experience mentoring/training PhD students or postdoctoral researchers.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Computational Systems Biology, Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Chemical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related discipline.
Advanced expertise in AI-based optimization and machine learning applied to biological systems.
Experience with Agent-based modeling, and PK/PD modeling
Experience working with diverse, multidisciplinary research teams across institutions or organizations.
Prior collaboration with industrial partners or external clinical collaborators.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of computational models for cell surface receptor signaling and trafficking, focusing on systems relevant to uterine contraction.
Design research hypotheses and implement experimental protocols, incorporating imaging data for model parameterization and analysis.
Conduct regular literature reviews and participate in research seminars, workshops, and conferences to remain current in the field.
Publish research findings as first author in peer-reviewed journals.
Identify relevant funding sources and opportunities, and contribute to proposal preparation (PI, co-PI, co-I roles).
Collect and organize preliminary data on short timelines to support competitive grant submission.
Support the management of grants and proposals, with a clear expectation to establish research aims and actively build a long-term career trajectory toward securing independent research funding.
Mentor and guide students and junior researchers in the development of technical and professional skills, helping to shape research goals and project plans.
Review manuscripts and scientific literature as part of collaborative research activities.
Develop and publish figures, tables, presentations, and manuscripts, with a strong independent record of first-author publication.