What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCIENTIST I position at University of Alabama, Birmingham?
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Med - Infectious Diseases, is seeking a Scientist I.
The Scientist I is needed as a key member in a research team with a diverse research portfolio, including local and international clinical studies in the area of sexual and reproductive health. They will work with the PI to design study activities and will perform and oversee data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance.
ALABAMA: This position will lead recruitment, interview guide development, and analysis for a newly funded study.
UGANDA: This position will also lead and train the data collection team in Uganda for a separate, additional, newly funded research project.
In addition to data analysis and interpretation, this position will write manuscripts and present research findings at national and international meetings. This position will direct the creation, writing, and management of IRB protocol submissions.
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
- Designs, performs, and/or oversees experiments and data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance.
- Analyzes and interprets data.
- Performs and/or oversees new research procedures.
- Writes manuscripts and grant components.
- Presents findings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Annual Salary Range $63,125.00 - $103,700.00
- Doctor of Philosophy, D.V.M. or M.D. degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience
- OR M.D. and Master's degree.
- OR Master's degree and four (4) years of related experience
- OR Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of related experience
Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Preferences
- Qualitative methods analysis.
- Human subjects research.
"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, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 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."
Salary : $63,125 - $103,700
