What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESEARCHER SENIOR LEAD position at UAB Health System?
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Laboratory Medicine, is seeking a skilled Researcher Senior Lead to join their team. The Dutt Lab is located in a newly renovated, dedicated 800 sq. ft. research space within the Shelby Biomedical Research Building at the UAB, situated at the heart of one of the most vibrant biomedical research hubs in the Southeast. Our lab is fully equipped for immunological, molecular, and translational research and benefits from seamless access to cutting-edge institutional resources, including BSL-2 and Southeastern Biosafety Lab Alabama Birmingham (SEBLAB) having BSL-3 laboratories, ABSL-3 animal facility, high-parameter flow cytometry and cell sorting cores, and UAB's nationally recognized spatial omics and proteomics core facilities. These shared resources enable high-resolution, high-throughput analysis of tissue samples from both mouse models and human cohorts. Our lab culture is centered on intellectual curiosity, collaborative problem-solving, and scientific rigor. We foster a highly inclusive and supportive environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to contribute their unique perspectives and creativity. We believe that innovation thrives in a setting where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to explore bold ideas.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of immunological research in tuberculosis (TB) with a strong emphasis on tissue-resident B cells and ectopic germinal centers (eGCs). The successful candidate will join a newly established lab with substantial institutional support, where innovation, curiosity, and collaboration are highly valued. The lab environment fosters intellectual independence while providing strong mentorship and career development opportunities tailored to individual goals, whether in academia, biotech, or translational research. This is a great opportunity for applicants excited about contributing to impactful, mechanistically driven research aimed at improving vaccines and therapies for TB.
Most importantly, we value intellectual curiosity, scientific rigor, a strong desire to learn, and a collaborative spirit. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, think critically, and thrive in a multidisciplinary environment that integrates experimental and computational approaches.
General Responsibilities
As a Researcher Senior Lead, you will be at the forefront of research leadership, guiding the overall research strategy and overseeing the execution of multiple high-impact projects. This emerging leader role demands exceptional expertise and visionary thinking, with responsibilities including securing major funding, influencing research policy, and driving innovation. You will lead large, interdisciplinary teams, ensuring the highest standards of scientific excellence and significantly impacting the field. Depending on the research focus, this position may involve research collaborator contact, research animal contact, and/or specimens.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Generation of Experimental Research Data using Mouse Model and Human Samples .
- Analysis of High-Dimensional Computational Data .
- Manuscript and Grant Writing.
- Collaboration, Team Integration, and S tudent M entoring.
Salary Range : $63,875 - $103,800
Qualifications
Doctorate degree in a related field and one (1) year of related experience OR Master's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree in related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Preferences
Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, Infectious diseases, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in immunology and infectious disease biology, with a clear interest in dissecting host-pathogen interactions at the molecular and cellular levels.
Prior experience in B cell biology, tuberculosis or other intracellular pathogens, and mucosal immunology is highly advantageous.
Proficiency in core immunological techniques such as multicolor flow cytometry, ELISA, tissue sectioning and imaging, or in vivo mouse models is strongly preferred.
Experience with high-throughput data analysis, including single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, or computational immunology using R or Python, is a plus but not required.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to drive projects forward, both toward high-quality publications and toward translational applications that can inform real-world therapies and diagnostics are essential for success in this role.
Primary Location: University
Job Category: Scientific Research
Organization: 392303030 Laboratory Medicine
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Salary : $63,875 - $103,800
