RESEARCH SCIENTIST

University of Alabama at Birmingham

The Department Of Surgery, Gastrointestinal Division (GI) has a Research Scientist position, this position will work in a lab environment and have the opportunity to explore the intersection of mucosal immune responses, host-pathogen interactions, and the development of inflammatory bowel disease complications. Along with the study of the cellular and molecular drivers of dysplasia within chronically inflamed tissues, leveraging cutting-edge immunological, microbiological, and molecular biology techniques.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• As the subject matter expert in the lab, applies subject matter principles, theories, and concepts to job assignments.

• Applies/exhibits technical and operational proficiency solving problems of moderate complexity, along with applying specialized knowledge to drive research projects.

• Contributes to completion of projects and programs in area of expertise.

• May interface with internal and/or external stakeholders and provides guidance to research support roles.

• Conducts advanced studies in a specific field, applying specialized knowledge to drive research projects

• Responsible for collaboration with peers and adherence to established protocols, with moderate autonomy and responsibility for project deliverables.

• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences.

• Conducting research in a particular field of knowledge, and assisting with writing grant proposals to procure external research funding.

• This position will have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including postdocs, students, technicians, computational biologists, and clinicians.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics

Preferred experience in immunology; familiarity with techniques such as flow cytometry, tissue imaging, single-cell RNA-seq, or other advanced molecular and cellular methods is highly desirable.

Salary Range: $70,425 - $114,440

Education

• Doctorate degree in a related field and one (1) year of related experience

• OR Master s degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience

• OR Bachelor s degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience required.

Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

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