RESEARCHER SENIOR
Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value reflected through solid salary potential and impactful research opportunities, ideal for experienced researchers.
- Salary potential: $60,835 – $98,855/year
- Strong mentoring role for junior researchers
- Contribution to vital diabetes research
Pros
- Attractive salary range ($60,835 - $98,855/year) commensurate with research impact.
- Mentoring opportunities for junior researchers in a supportive environment.
- Contribution to important diabetes research adds personal fulfillment.
Cons
- High expectations regarding independent project management skills.
- Potential for a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines.
- Requires advanced academic credentials (Master's or Doctorate).
Who it's for
Senior Level • Onsite
Good fit
- Senior researchers in diabetes and genetics
- Professionals looking to lead and mentor
- Academics eager to publish in high-impact journals
Not recommended for
- Beginners without research background
- Candidates lacking advanced degrees
- Individuals seeking roles outside of research
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Description
Position Summary
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Genetics Research Division, is seeking a dedicated Researcher Senior to join their team. The candidate will work in the field of pancreatic beta cell biology, obesity and insulin resistance in diabetes research. S/He 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.
As a Researcher Senior, you will have expanded responsibilities, overseeing complex or multiple research projects and providing strategic direction. This professional-level role involves mentoring junior researchers, managing project budgets, and ensuring the integrity and quality of research outcomes. Your expertise will be critical in guiding experimental design, data interpretation, and contributing to high-impact publications. Depending on the research focus, this position may involve research collaborator contact, research animal contact, and/or specimens.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Range: $60,835 - $98,855
Qualifications
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.
Preferences
Preferred Past wet lab experience.
Data collection.
Genetics experience
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