The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Neurobiology, is seeking a Researcher IV.

General Responsibilities

Working with a high degree of independence:

• To oversee projects within the laboratory
• To assume responsibility for the day-to-day operation of lab activities.
• To collect, enter, summarize, analyze, and interpret data.
• To contribute significantly to the planning/design of studies.
• To help develop long or short-term goals.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Performs conventional or real-time PCR, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting.
2. Performs motor and social behavioral experiments.
3. Performs in vitro and in vivo electrophysiological and Ca2+ or voltage-sensitive dye imaging experiments.
4. Analyzes data, build graphs, and write manuscripts.
5. Monitors results and reports unusual outcomes.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range $47,486.40 - $85,000.00

• Doctorate 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
• OR Associate's degree in related field and six (6) years of related experience

Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferences

Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field.