T219523 - University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
About the Job
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Genetics Research Division, is seeking a Scientist I. The candidate will work in the field of pancreatic beta cell biology, obesity and insulin resistance in diabetes research. The candidate will design and conduct experiments independently and together with co-workers, analyze and interpret the data, and present and publish the findings in journals and conferences.
General Responsibilities
- To employ a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in a particular field of specialization.
- To plan, coordinate and conduct research.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Plans, coordinates and conducts scientific research requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard scientific techniques.
- Writes grant applications, carries projects to completion and supervises/trains employees and students.
- Designs, performs and/or oversees experiments and data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control and protocol compliance.
- Collects, analyzes and interprets data.
- Prepares statistical and narrative reports and/or graphs.
- Supervises and/or performs equipment maintenance, operations and quality control procedures.
- Performs and/or oversees new research procedures.
- Serves as principal investigator on sub-projects of complexities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Annual Salary Range%2463,125.00 - %24103,700.00
- Doctor of Philosophy, D.V.M. or M.D. degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience
- ORM.D. and Master's degree.
- ORMaster's degree and four (4) years of related experience
- ORBachelor's degree and six (6) years of related experience
Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Preferences
- Wet lab experience.
- Data collection.
- Genetics experience.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. UAB is 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, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteranrsquo;s status. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. As required by Title IX, UAB does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to UABrsquo;s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Educationrsquo;s Office for Civil Rights, or both. UABrsquo;s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator is Andrea McDew, 701 20th Street South, Suite 1030, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205-934-5493, amcdew@uab.edu.
University392704000 Genetics Research DivRegular