RESEARCHER SENIOR

University-of-Alabama,-Birmingha; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB invites applications for a Senior Researcher position in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care Medicine. The role involves leading complex projects, mentoring junior researchers, managing budgets, and guiding experimental design and data interpretation toward high-impact publications.

Applicant should have advanced knowledge of Alzheimer's disease neuropathophysiology with hands-on lab experience. The job is onsite at UAB with day shifts and potential collaboration across sites.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in a related field OR Master's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree in related field and four (4) years of related experience required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the experiments independently under guidance of the PI.
• Get familiar with the literature related to the project involved.
• Document all the details involved in the planning and conducting of the experiments in the lab notebook and in the lab computer.
• Document the experiment results clearly in the lab notebook and in the lab network site with clear treatment conditions and the date.
• Record all chemicals, antibodies, and biological samples ordered and generated in the lab inventories.
• Document them clearly where to store and the date generated.
• Maintenance of the lab instruments in good shape and clean.
• Report to the PI immediately if any of the instruments are damaged or broken down.
• Have a weekly meeting with the PI, reporting to the PI what you have done, the results, and what you plan to do next.
• Present the research results at local and national/international conference.
• Put together a draft of the manuscript for publication when the project is finished.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mentoring

Experimental design

Data interpretation

Budget management

Education

Doctorate degree in related field

Master's degree in related field with 2+ years experience

Bachelor's degree in related field with 4+ years experience

Job description

Job Description - RESEARCHER SENIOR (T240288)

RESEARCHER SENIOR - ( T240288 )

Description

Position Summary

A full-time Researcher Senior position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Rui-Ming Liu at the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care Medicine, UAB. The project studies sex-dependent synergy between genetic and environmental risk factors (O3) as well as aging in the development of Alzheimer's disease (AD). A highly motivated individual with advanced knowledge of AD neuropathophysiology and strong hand-on experience in the basic lab techniques will be highly desired. As a Researcher Senior, you will have expanded responsibilities, overseeing complex or multiple research projects and providing strategic direction. This professional-level role involves mentoring junior researchers, managing project budgets, and ensuring the integrity and quality of research outcomes. Your expertise will be critical in guiding experimental design, data interpretation, and contributing to high impact publications. Depending on the research focus, this position may involve research collaborator contact, research animal contact, and/or specimens.

General Responsibilities

As a Researcher Senior, you will have expanded responsibilities, overseeing complex or multiple research projects and providing strategic direction. This professional-level role involves mentoring junior researchers, managing project budgets, and ensuring the integrity and quality of research outcomes. Your expertise will be critical in guiding experimental design, data interpretation, and contributing to high-impact publications. Depending on the research focus, this position may involve research collaborator contact, research animal contact, and/or specimens.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct the experiments independently under guidance of the PI.
• Get familiar with the literature related to the project involved.
• Document all the details involved in the planning and conducting of the experiments in the lab notebook and in the lab computer.
• Document the experiment results clearly in the lab notebook and in the lab network site with clear treatment conditions and the date.
• Record all of chemicals, antibodies, and biological samples ordered and generated in the lab inventories.
• Document them clearly where to store and the date generated.
• Maintenance of the lab instruments in good shape and clean.
• Report to the PI immediately if any of the instruments are damaged or broken down.
• Have a weekly meeting with the PI, reporting to the PI what you have done, the results, and what you plan to do next.
• Present the research results at local and national/international conference.
• Put together a draft of the manuscript for publication when the project is finished.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Range : $ 60,835- $ 98,855 Qualifications

Doctorate degree in a related field OR Master's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree in related field and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferences

PhD degree in cell biology, biochemistry, or related disciplines.

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