Job Details

Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Posted: November 30, 2025
Category: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Location: University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, USA
Salary: $60,835 – $98,855 per year

About the Role

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine is seeking a Researcher Senior to lead and advance an integrated program studying trigeminal neuropathic pain. This role combines hands-on experimentation, strategic project management, mentorship, and scientific leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple research projects on trigeminal neuropathic pain

• Design, plan, and execute behavioral neuroscience, electrophysiology, and molecular biology experiments

• Conduct or supervise animal behavioral assays and electrophysiological recordings from trigeminal ganglion neurons

• Perform molecular biology experiments (gene/protein expression, signaling pathway analysis)

• Interpret data and guide experimental design for future studies

• Mentor and supervise junior researchers, technicians, and trainees

• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources

• Contribute to manuscripts, grant proposals, and scientific presentations

• Facilitate collaboration with internal and external researchers

• Ensure compliance with IACUC, biosafety, ethical guidelines, and institutional standards

Qualifications

Required:

• Doctorate in a related field OR

• Master’s in a related field + 2 years of experience OR

• Bachelor’s in a related field + 4 years of experience

Preferred:

• Experience with chemotherapeutic-induced neuropathic pain models or trigeminal nerve injury

• Translational pain research experience with clinical collaboration potential

• History of securing or contributing to grant funding

Work Details

• Schedule: Day/1st shift (final schedule determined by department)

• Work Arrangement: Onsite

• Employee Status: Regular

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution, committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Title IX compliance ensures prohibition of sex discrimination in all education programs and activities.