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COMPUTATIONAL SCIENTIST

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2025 CLOSED ON 2/28/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMPUTATIONAL SCIENTIST position at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Collaborates in problem assessment, analysis, and development of computational methods or procedures, independently evaluates, selects, and applies appropriate methods to the specific research problems. Proposes solutions in engineering, the sciences, and other fields using mathematical theories and techniques. Optimizes and extends algorithms, analysis pipelines, and software in order to establish and ensure effectiveness and scalability of computing infrastructure. Provides consultation for and expertise with computer applications to complex research problems; performs computerized data processing operations and statistical analyses of research data; creates visualizations of results. Performs code review, analysis review, and writes summary reports to collaborators. Prepares figures for publication and helps to write manuscripts. Presents results internally and to collaborators and other groups.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

  • Oversees the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems.
  • Performs multiple engineering-related tasks in various assignments within the organization.
  • Optimizes and extends algorithms, analysis pipelines, and software/firmware in order to establish and ensure effectiveness and reliability of integrated system.
  • Guide and train less experienced developers.
  • Support meetings, teleconferences, and travel as required by projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Salary Range: This position is assigned to Wage Grade W.G400 with a full Compensation-approved range of $85,600.00 – $139,100.00 annually (midpoint $111,280).

Final offers will be made within this grade range based on the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, and the department’s budgeted amount for the role. Applicants whose stated salary expectations fall outside the posted grade range may not be considered.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics

  • Advanced knowledge of analytics and development toolsets
  • Ability to evaluate and make decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria Strong critical-thinking and interpretive skills to analyze situations, define problems, and develop solutions
  • Ability to analyze, interpret and display statistical data
  • Knowledge of software development processes and usage of IDEs for development and testing
  • Collaborative Software/Firmware
  • Development experience in small teams
  • Embedded Firmware
  • Development experience using advanced microcontrollers and IDEs
  • Software/Firmware Development experience for aerospace applications
  • Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodology
  • Experience developing software with programming languages C, C , C#, Python, and/or Rust Experience using Visual Studio and/or VS Code
  • Experience developing/deploying RTOS frameworks

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Professional & Managerial

Organization

440002000 Engineering & Innovative Tech Develop

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, 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 : $85,600 - $139,100

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