Senior Research Scientist, Translational Ophthalmology

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Ophthalmology Department is seeking a Research Scientist Senior to lead major research initiatives and oversee preclinical and translational studies. You will manage data, collaborations, and regulatory documentation while guiding junior researchers.

The role emphasizes grant submission, high-quality publications, and cross-disciplinary teamwork within metabolic, gastroenterology, and microbiome-related research.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent biomedical sciences research experience preferred.
• Grant writing and publication record preferred.
• Experience with translational research and multi-omics approaches.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct scientific research with independent project evaluation.
• Design and oversee preclinical and translational studies related to metabolic diseases.
• Maintain lab notebooks and ensure GLP and safety compliance.
• Manage lab records, animal colonies, databases, and regulatory documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support study objectives.
• Train and provide technical guidance to lab personnel and trainees.
• Prepare scientific reports, figures, and manuscripts for publication and grant applications.

Skills

Grant writing

Scientific mentoring

Data analysis

Technical writing

Education

Doctorate degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field with 5+ years of related experience

Bachelor's degree in a related field with 7+ years of related experience

Tools

Flow cytometry

scRNA-seq

Spatial transcriptomics

Epigenetic analyses

Immunofluorescence staining

Molecular imaging techniques

PCR/qRT-PCR

Western blotting/ELISA

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Ophthalmology Department is seeking a Research Scientist Senior to lead major research initiatives and oversee preclinical and translational studies. You will manage data, collaborations, and regulatory documentation while guiding junior researchers.

The role emphasizes grant submission, high-quality publications, and cross-disciplinary teamwork within metabolic, gastroenterology, and microbiome-related research.