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University of Alabama

Engineering Researcher II - 527903

🇺🇸 Hybrid - AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $69K - $89K

💻 Research

🗓️ November 4th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring an Engineering Researcher II. This role manages engineering research projects, oversees daily project activities, and contributes to research planning, project design, proposal development, and dissemination of findings in materials science.

Highlights
  • Oversees and supports engineering research projects with daily management responsibilities.
  • Conducts chemical and structural characterization of materials using electron, ion, X-ray, and related analytical techniques.
  • Assists in materials fabrication methods such as powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing.
  • Develops new research directions and disseminates outcomes through peer-reviewed publications.
  • Provides specialized training and promotes institute capabilities internally and externally.
  • Collaborates with internal and external partners to manage technical programs and external work requests.
  • Required minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 4 years of related experience, Master's with 2 years, or Doctorate with experience; advanced degrees preferred.
  • Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields and strong analytical skills with microscopy and spectroscopy techniques.
  • Compensation range is $68,500 to $89,100 annually (Salaried E11).
  • Position is within the Alabama Materials Institute, focusing on interdisciplinary materials research involving metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, and composites.