RESEARCHER

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,065 - 81,330; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking an experienced Researcher to oversee multiple research projects in Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care. This role involves cell culture, data analysis, and managing project budgets. You will also contribute to high-impact publications and comply with institutional regulations.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree or equivalent experience. Salary ranges from $65,065 to $81,330. Candidates will benefit from a supportive environment promoting scientific discovery and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in scientific research and publication.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute multiple research projects independently.
• Prepare documented observations and analyses of results.
• Generate scientific publications and presentations.
• Analyze complex technical problems and propose solutions.

Skills

Cell and tissue culture

Research management

Data analysis

Experimental design

Project budgeting

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience

Associate's degree with 4 years experience

High School diploma with 6 years experience

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Med - Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care, is in search of an experienced Researcher to join their team. As a Researcher, you will have expanded responsibilities overseeing multiple research projects and providing strategic direction. This professional‑level role involves performing cell and tissue culture, running and maintenance of the Ussing chamber, managing project budgets, and ensuring the integrity and quality of research outcomes across the team. Your expertise will be critical in guiding experimental design, data interpretation, and contributing to high impact publications. This also includes management of institutional regulations, training, and compliance documentation for a small research team, learning from laboratory manager. Depending on the research focus, this position will involve research collaborator contact, research animal contact, and/or specimen allocation – specifically involving human and/or ferret samples.

General Responsibilities

As a Researcher, you will play a key role in driving scientific discovery by independently leading and executing research projects. This professional‑level position demands a high degree of expertise and judgement in designing studies, analyzing data, and may involve assistants in publishing findings. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage project timelines, and contribute to grant writing and securing funding for future research. Depending on the research focus, this position may involve research collaborator contact, research animal contact, and/or specimens.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs basic theoretical, experimental scientific, and technological investigation directed toward the acquisition of new knowledge using cell and tissue culture models.
• Prepares comprehensive documented observations, analyses and interpretations of results, including technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses.
• Generate scientific publication, quality experimental findings and conclusions, and presents same at appropriate scientific conferences and forums.
• Documents research leading to patent disclosure or technical and/or scientific advancement.
• Proposes improvements to processes.
• Analyzes complex technical problems and delivers solutions where precedent may not exist.
• Will involve research animal contact with ferret, and/or their specimens, and human cells or biospecimen.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Range

$65,065-81,330

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field OR Bachelor's degree in related field and at least two (2) years of related experience.
• Associate's degree in related field and at least four (4) years of related experience.
• High School diploma or GED and at least six (6) years of related experience.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Scientific Research

Organization

311402800 Med - Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement

Onsite