RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Position Summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Immunology Institute, seeks a creative and detail-oriented Research Scientist with advanced (PhD preferred) training in immunology to support immunology-focused research programs, immunology education/outreach for UAB investigators and trainees, and community engagement efforts. This role focuses on translating immunology and biomedical research into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences, managing institute website, newsletter, and social media content, and developing outreach/ education initiatives that build connections among researchers, students, clinicians, and the broader Birmingham community.

General Responsibilities

A Research Scientist conducts advanced studies in a specific field, applying specialized knowledge to drive research projects. This role involves data analysis, interpretation of results, and contribution to scientific literature. The position requires collaboration with peers and adherence to established protocols, with moderate autonomy and responsibility for project deliverables.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Research: Utilizing training, knowledge and expertise in the field, interpret scientific research and public health findings for a broad audience; may help write grant proposals to procure external research funding; may contribute to publishing findings in professional journals; Keeps abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
2. Research writing and communication: Write, edit and translate content on immunology-relevant manuscripts, news and research progress; Design and distribute all Institute-related promotional materials flyers, posters, graphs, videos for social media and website; Using existing UAB templates, creates and maintains the Immunology Institute website with weekly updates to ongoing and new programs; Manage and create content for the Institute's weekly newsletter, daily notifications, Institute X site, Instagram site; Submits media communications for Institute events and noteworthy news items through UAB eReporter, HSOM Medicine News and UAB Research Matters.
3. Community outreach: Initiate activities for outreach and education with community organizations and schools; respond to queries for outreach, support and education; Collaborates with the Microbiology Vice Chair for Education, the Undergraduate Immunology Society, Graduate Immunology Society, the American Physician Scientists Association (APSA) to organize and host outreach and education events (McWane, YMCA, schools, libraries); Assist with planning, organization and hosting official events, symposia, education and outreach events; Organize opportunities for basic scientists and clinicians to coalesce and initiate collaborations on multi-disciplinary themes.
4. Institute admin: Ensure that all materials are in compliance and integrated with UAB policies and procedures; Assist with organizing and advertising programs and facilities; Interface with faculty and trainee members.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.