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Lead Research Engineer

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026
Designs, fabricates, and maintains research instrumentation and develops conceptual project design and instrumentation, software programs, and data collection methods. Assists with conducting research and oversees research projects. Utilizes specialized data analysis software and performs advanced data analysis. Contributes to manuscripts and reviews others' research papers for publication.

Med-Ophthalmology

The Department of Ophthalmology within the Mercy Pavilion is searching for a Lead Research Engineer to mainly work in our Microscopy suite.

PhD in Biomedical Sciences or similar field required, 5 years in a microscopy field experience

Essential Functions

  • The position was created for the purpose of operating and maintaining light sheet microscopy systems within the Ophthalmology department. Along with teaching and training on proper use of imaging systems.
  • Develop conceptual project design and instrumentation, software programs, and data collection methods in regard to Microscopy systems
  • Performs advanced data analysis for researchers using specialized data analysis software.
  • Prepares written reports, including contributing to manuscript preparation; presents results at conferences. Reviews sections of others’ research papers submitted for publication.

Physical Effort

Be able to communicate effectively for training purposes

Be able to maneuver and work with delicate instrumentation

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Lead Research Engineer

Job Family

Research

Job Sub-Family

Research Engineering

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule

M- F 8:30am to 5:00pm

Work Arrangement

On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range

To Be Determined Based On Qualifications

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

Yes

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

Not Applicable

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Not Applicable

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