RESEARCHER SPECIALIST
University of Alabama at Birmingham
university, fl, usa
USD 60,835-98,855 / year
Posted on Sep 12, 2025
RESEARCHER SPECIALIST - (T229740)
Description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a RESEARCHER SPECIALIST. As a Researcher Specialist, you will be recognized as an expert in your field, leading specialized research initiatives with a high level of autonomy. This professional-level position entails developing innovative research methodologies, securing external funding, and influencing the strategic direction of research programs. Your role will also involve extensive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, disseminating research findings, and driving technological advancements. Depending on the research focus, this position may involve research collaborator contact, research animal contact, and/or specimens.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Conducts independent biophysical and biochemical research projects.
- Coordinates and supports student-directed research projects.
- Manages access and trains new users, both internal and external, on specialized laboratory equipment.
- Manages aquatic model organism husbandry.
- Prepares and edits manuscripts and grant proposals.
- 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.
Hard skills: well-versed with protein expression and purification techniques; extensive experience with confocal microscopy use, application, and image analysis; familiarity with Xenopus laevis husbandry.
This role involves research collaborator contact and work with biological specimens and aquatic research models.
Primary Location
: UniversityJob Category
: Scientific ResearchOrganization
: 480300000 BiologyEmployee 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.