RESEARCHER

UAB; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a Researcher to join the Basu Research Lab in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. This role focuses on translating physiology research in humans using advanced techniques and collaborative approaches.

The position emphasizes study design, data analysis, grant support, and potential supervision of assistants, with onsite work and cross‑functional collaboration across the lab and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree with two years related experience or Associate’s with four years, or HS diploma with six years related experience.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support by performing complex research related tasks in translational and interventional clinical research involving human subjects.
• Adheres to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures regarding the protection of human subjects.
• Protects the rights and welfare of human participants in research conducted at UAB.
• Performs a variety of tests requiring a high degree of proficiency.
• Troubleshoots problems and recommends solutions using IRB and human study research knowledge.
• Evaluates study results using statistical and multivariate analysis.
• Acts as a subject matter expert on research methods and equipment functions.
• May instruct an academic section in research techniques, instruments, methods, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate’s degree in related field

High School diploma or GED

Job description

RESEARCHER – (T238088)

Description

++Position Summary++

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a Researcher to join the team. This position will support the Basu Research Lab in the UAB Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Integrated Physiology and Translational Clinical Research in Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases. The Basu Program, founded over 25 years ago at Mayo Clinic, leads innovative translational and interventional clinical research on whole-body and regional carbohydrate, lipid, and hormone physiology in human volunteers, with or without prediabetes and diabetes. Using cutting-edge techniques like isotope dilution, biological modeling, microdialysis, and organ catheterization, the program explores hormonal and substrate metabolism in various disease states, including prediabetes, type 1 and 2 diabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Their research informs artificial pancreas algorithms and contributes to drug development targeting hepatic glucokinase abnormalities in type 2 diabetes. Recently, the team has applied isotope dilution methods to study pancreatic alpha cell dysfunction and steroid metabolism in diseases like steroid‑induced diabetes. The program is a leader in collaborative research with industry, driving advances in diabetes therapies. Professors Rita and Ananda Basu, experts in research ethics and diabetes technology, are passionate about mentoring the next generation of clinician‑investigators, having trained numerous students, post‑doctoral fellows, and clinical trainees in health sciences research.

++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++

1. Provides technical support by performing complex research related tasks in translational and interventional clinical research involving human subjects.

2. Adheres to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures regarding the protection of human subjects.

3. Protects the rights and welfare of human participants in research conducted under the auspices of the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

4. Performs a variety of tests requiring a high degree of proficiency.

5. Troubleshoots problems and recommends solutions using IRB and human study research knowledge and compliance.

6. Evaluates study results using statistical and multivariate analysis.

7. Acts as a subject matter expert on research methods and equipment functions.

8. May instruct an academic section in research techniques, instruments, methods, and procedures.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

++Salary Range++**++:++** $ 50,050- $ 81,330

Qualifications

++Qualifications++

Master’s degree in a related field OR Bachelor’s degree in related field and two (2) years of related experience OR Associate’s degree in related field and four (4) years of related experience required or High School diploma or GED and six (6) years of related experience required. 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

: UAB Temporary Services

Organization

: 311401200 Med – Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Employee Status

: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite