What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESEARCHER SPECIALIST position at UAB Health System?
Position Summary:
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 participant contact, research animal contact, and/or specimens.
Overall research focus in our laboratory is to study the mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases and develop novel therapeutic strategies to limit the disease and promote regeneration and repair.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research in novel mechanisms of cardiac remodeling and repair in major depressive disorder.
- Prepares comprehensive documented observations, analyses and interpretations of results, including technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses of cardiac remodeling and repair models.
- Research basic mechanism of cardiac remodeling and structural alterations during stress or injury.
- Additionally, research exosome role in cardiac disease and therapy
- Train others in lab.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Salary Range: $60,835 - $98,855
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.
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Salary : $60,835 - $98,855
