Researcher Associate, Behavioral Neuroendocrinology

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Psych - Behavioral Neurobiology lab seeks a Researcher Associate to support studies on women's health across the lifespan. The role blends 30% managerial duties with 70% research support, including experimental design, data interpretation, and mentoring junior staff.

Occasional nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. Preference given to candidates with mouse model experience and related techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field OR Associate's degree with two years of related experience.
• Work experience may supplement education requirements.
• Familiarity with lab safety and regulatory standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct complex studies and analyses to advance research projects.
• Design experiments, interpret data, and refine protocols with senior researchers.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with collaborators and manage lab operations as needed.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Lab management

Data interpretation

Mentoring

Experiment design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Associate's degree in a related field

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Psych - Behavioral Neurobiology lab seeks a Researcher Associate to support studies on women's health across the lifespan. The role blends 30% managerial duties with 70% research support, including experimental design, data interpretation, and mentoring junior staff.

Occasional nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. Preference given to candidates with mouse model experience and related techniques.