
Science and engineering that changes the world. Next-generation electric utility power generation projects and cleaner air. Promising new drugs. Composite materials and technologies that withstand the most demanding and extreme environments. Research that keeps our military and homeland safe and secure.
This is a sampling of the work people do here at Southern Research Institute every day. And because of increasing demand for new solutions created through research, there has never been a better time to join our team.
The Southern Research team includes a high percentage of master's level and doctoral level scientists, which not only creates a mentoring environment for younger scientists, engineers and technicians, but provides added value to the contract research services we provide to our clients. We work in a high-tech environment that knows our true value lies in the intelligence, creativity and problem-solving skills of our people.
Are you up for the challenge of doing work that changes the world? To discover the exciting opportunities currently available at Southern Research Institute, please view our openings on the Job Listings page.
To apply for any of our job opportunities, you must follow the online submission process, as we do not accept unsolicited resumes through the mail, or via fax or e-mail. If you need assistance to submit your application online, contact your local employment office or any public library. Further, we have established a special phone line for use only by individuals with a disability or by disabled veterans who are in need of reasonable accommodation in order to access our job postings and/or to express interest in employment opportunities at Southern Research; these persons may call 1-800-967-6774, enter Extension 2728 when prompted, and leave a voice message.
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The Institute helps to ensure the comfort and security of our employees and their families through an attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package. Our wide range of benefits is structured to provide comprehensive health, life and disability insurance; generous 401(k) plan; paid time off; educational assistance; credit union services; and more. Read more about the benefits offered at Southern Research.
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Southern Research Institute recognizes that a diverse, empowered workforce is a means for achieving a sustained competitive business advantage. Because of this, the Institute has taken great strides toward not only embracing diversity, but weaving it throughout the fabric of the organization.
Southern Research Institute is an equal opportunity employer. The Institute employs its staff in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran, a veteran of the Vietnam era, a recently separated veteran, an Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, or other protected veteran. To view our full policy and related notices, click here.
Science and technology are full of promise. Southern Research Institute uses that potential to advance people's lives through creative problem solving.
From health care and the environment to national defense, energy, engineering and more, we are leaders in research that touches families and communities around the world each day. A not-for-profit contract research organization headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, we have a 65-year history of breakthrough discoveries, including revolutionary treatments for cancer, cleaner energy and innovative materials for commercial and military use. Our 1999 affiliation with The University of Alabama at Birmingham positioned us for the next 65 years with expanded resources and opportunities by joining us to a world-renowned academic, medical and research center. Southern Research Institute will be a major contributor in achieving the University's vision of being a top-10 U.S. research institute by 2010.
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