Research Scientist - Building Science

Description

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.

Responsibilities :

Lead Research Development – Generate research ideas, design and execute protocols, and write proposals for external grant funding.

Data Oversight – Direct data collection, management, and analysis using advanced statistical methods; ensure data quality and integrity.

Publication & Communication – Prepare manuscripts, presentations, and reports; publish original research in peer-reviewed journals.

Collaboration – 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.

Integration & Innovation – Align WLL research with broader health and building science platforms; stay current on literature and emerging trends.

Team Engagement – Collaborate daily with multidisciplinary researchers, technology and operations staff, and academic / industry partners.

You would be a great fit if :

• PhD in a field related to the built environment or systems.
• Minimum 5 years of post-doctoral or equivalent experience in human-centered research within the built environment.
• Expertise in HVAC and environmental controls / engineering and their impact on human health.
• Strong background in experimental design, simulation, and data analysis (including large datasets and statistical programming).
• Proven success in grant writing, IRB submissions, and managing research protocols.
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Experience leading research projects and teams, with excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate across disciplines with flexibility and a positive attitude.

Bonus points :

Note : At this time, we are unable to sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Benefits offered include :

We are the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and we know that the spaces around us can make everyone, everywhere, healthier, happier, and more productive.

We’re leading a global movement to transform health and well-being with our people-first approach to buildings, organizations and communities. We do this using our WELL Building Standard (WELL), a roadmap for creating and certifying spaces that advance human health and well-being.

Developed over 10 years and backed by the latest scientific research, WELL sets pathways for accomplishing health-first factors that help every one of us to do our best work and be our best selves by supporting our physical and mental health across 10 core concepts. Rigorous performance standards for design interventions, operational protocols and company-wide practices are verified by a third party.

WELL works at any scale, from a single interior space to an entire organization.

Organizations everywhere – from startups to Fortune 500s – use WELL to prioritize the health and safety of their people, maximize real estate value and optimize the human and social capital performance of their business.