Lumen is a global leader in metabolic health, empowering individuals and organizations to optimize health and performance through real-time metabolic insights. With over 60 million metabolic measurements from 200,000+ users worldwide, Lumen partners with universities, healthcare organizations, and researchers to drive innovation in metabolic science. Join our team and play a key role in transforming how the world understands metabolism.

We seek a highly motivated and experienced Senior Researcher to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in advancing Lumen’s collaboration with leading academic institutions and healthcare organizations globally and helping Lumen deliver cutting-edge insights that support business growth and B2B opportunities. The ideal candidate will contribute to the entire research lifecycle—from study design to publication.

Responsibilities

• Research Collaboration:
  Work closely with universities, academic institutions, and research teams worldwide to design, execute, and manage collaborative studies focused on metabolic health and performance.
• Study Design & Execution:
  Develop robust study designs tailored to explore metabolic health, fitness optimization, and related areas. Oversee the execution of studies, ensuring alignment with scientific standards and ethical guidelines.
• Data Analysis & Insight Generation:
  Analyze study and retrospective data to extract actionable insights that advance metabolic research and support Lumen's product development, marketing, and B2B initiatives.
• Publication & Thought Leadership:
  Lead the drafting and submission of high-quality manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals.
• Innovation & Product Integration:
  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research findings into innovative product features, user education materials, and growth strategies.
• Strategic Input:
  Provide strategic insights to enhance Lumen’s position as a metabolic health research leader. Identify new research opportunities that align with business goals.

What we’re looking for

• Academic Background:
  Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Metabolic Science, Biomedical Research, or related disciplines).
• Research Expertise:
  Proven track record of designing, executing, and publishing clinical or academic studies. Experience with metabolic research is highly desirable.
• Analytical Skills:
  Strong data analysis capabilities, with experience in statistical tools and software (e.g., SPSS, R, or Python). Familiarity with wearable or digital health technologies is a plus.
• Project Management:
  Demonstrated ability to manage multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of results.
• Communication & Collaboration:
  Exceptional writing skills for scientific publication and strong verbal communication for presenting research findings. Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and geographies.
• Strategic Thinking:
  Ability to align research efforts with business growth opportunities, particularly in B2B contexts.

Why Join Lumen?

• Be part of a company that is redefining metabolic health through groundbreaking research and technology.
• Collaborate with top-tier universities and institutions worldwide.
• Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment that values curiosity, creativity, and impact.
• Contribute to insights that drive global health and wellness improvements.