The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry is seeking a skilled and experienced Researcher Senior to join its team. This professional-level position is crucial for driving scientific discovery, requiring the candidate to independently lead and execute complex research projects. The role demands a high degree of expertise and judgment in designing studies and analyzing data, and includes supporting the publication of findings. Due to the nature of the research, this position requires contact with animals and/or specimens.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs basic theoretical and experimental scientific and technological investigation directed toward the acquisition of new knowledge.
Prepares comprehensive documented observations, analyses and interpretations of results, including technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses.
Publishes activities, findings and conclusions in recognized scientific publications and presents same at appropriate scientific conferences and forums.
Documents research leading to patent disclosure or technical and/or scientific advancement.
Responsibilities are within the Research Function as a highly skilled generalist or in a combination of related disciplines.
Provides advanced and specialized expertise, typically developed through a combination of job related training and considerable work experience.
Proposes improvements to processes.
May act as a project or team lead, coordinating and facilitating the tasks of others.
Analyzes the most complex technical problems and delivers solutions where precedent may not exist.
Solves complex problems of a recurring nature.
Depending on the research focus, this position may involve research collaborator contact, research animal contact, and/or specimens.
Perform other duties as assigned.

(Annual Salary: $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.

Preferred skills:

A high level of analytical ability
Ability to act independently
Ability to apply detailed analysis skills in resolving complex issues
Ability to analyze situations and recommend solutions
Documentation skills
Ability to prioritize and coordinate work processes

Primary Location

: University

Job Category

: Scientific Research

Organization

: 329300000 Endodontics

Employee Status

: Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

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

Equal Opportunity Statement: 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.

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