RESEARCHER

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Researcher to join the Basu Research Lab in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. This role will lead translational and interventional studies in whole-body and regional metabolism, applying isotope dilution, bioassays, and modeling to understand diabetes-related physiology.

As a Researcher, you will independently design and execute studies, manage timelines, contribute to grant writing, and collaborate with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field or Bachelor's degree with two years of related experience or equivalent.
• Experience with human subjects research and IRB processes.
• Ability to lead independent research projects and publish findings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute research projects independently.
• Provide technical support in translational and interventional clinical research.
• Ensure compliance with human subjects research protections.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to grant writing.
• Supervise assistants and potentially supervise sections.
• Manage study timelines and analyze data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Multivariate analysis

IRB compliance

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree in related field + 2 years related experience

Associate's degree + 4 years related experience

High School diploma or GED + 6 years related experience

Job description

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

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 under the auspices of the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

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

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

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.

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

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

Onsite (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)