RESEARCHER SENIOR

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

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a Researcher Senior in the Med – Nephrology department. The role oversees multiple research projects, provides strategic direction, mentors junior researchers, and manages budgets.

You will guide experimental design, data interpretation, and contribute to high-impact publications while developing lab protocols and offering technical support to new team members.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or equivalent required with related research experience.
• Work experience may not substitute for education requirement.
• Experience in mentoring and project budgeting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vivo mouse experiments for research projects.
• Maintain records of data generated in laboratory.
• Assist with data analysis and manuscript/grant preparation.
• Develop and maintain lab protocols.
• Provide technical assistance to new lab members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mentoring junior researchers

Budget management

Experimental design

Data interpretation

Scientific writing

Education

Doctorate degree in related field

Master's degree in related field + 2 years experience

Bachelor's degree in related field + 4 years experience

Job description

Job Description - RESEARCHER SENIOR (T239402)

RESEARCHER SENIOR - ( T239402 )

Description

Position Summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Med – Nephrology department is seeking a Researcher Senior to join their team.

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 in vivo mouse experiments for research projects.
• Maintain records of data generated in laboratory.
• Assist with data analysis and manuscript/grant preparation.
• Develop and maintain lab protocols.
• Provide technical assistance to new lab members.
• 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.

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

311402600 Med - Nephrology

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

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