Physician / Academic / Alabama / Permanent / Open Rank Research Facult

Company: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

The Department of Neurosurgery in the School of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is rapidly expanding its research programs and seeks surgeons, surgeon-investigators, neuroendovascular radiologists, and investigators holding MD, PhD, or MD/PhD degrees for multiple full-time faculty positions with open rank and tenure status. Applicants will be considered for tenured, tenure-track or non-tenure earning positions at the ranks of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, or professor commensurate with clinical, research, and teaching expertise, and scholarly accomplishments.Surgeons and surgeon-investigators must be eligible to be licensed as a physician in the State of Alabama. Board-certification or Board-eligibility in Neurosurgery is preferred. In tandem with our institutions strong diversity efforts, the Department of Neurosurgery highly encourages and welcomes candidates from underrepresented minorities to apply. Preference will be given to candidates who are fellowship trained with special consideration for the following subspecialty positions: Positions for FY20Research Tumor & Vice ChairResearch NeurophysiologyResearch Clinical OutcomesResearch InformaticianResearch SpineResearch Team ScientistResearch Glioma BiologistPositions for FY21Research PediatricsResearch Glioma BiologistThe UAB Neurosurgery faculty is subspecialty trained in all areas of neurosurgery and aims to advance the field through cutting-edge care for brain tumors, spinal disorders, neurovascular disorders and functional and movement disorders, as well as epilepsy and many pediatric conditions. In addition to these disorders, UAB neurosurgeons treat a variety of other conditions, including stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, traumatic brain and spine injury, congenital and acquired hydrocephalus and Chiari malformation, as well as other congenital conditions. The department uses the latest technology to provide endoscopic, radiosurgical and minimally invasive treatment options. UAB neurosurgeons provide multi-disciplinary care for all general neurosurgical conditions, working in conjunction with specialists from UAB Neurology, Radiation Oncology, Otolaryngology, Endocrinology, Trauma Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.Located in the heart of the Southeast, Birmingham is a short drive from Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, New Orleans, Memphis and Gulf Coast beaches. Some of the most beautiful suburbs in the United States surround the city. With its picturesque surroundings, Birmingham has been recognized as an All American City, one of the top ten American cities to live and work, and one of the top ten entrepreneurial and job growth hot spots in America. The combination of pleasant weather, geography, diverse culture, activities, and lifestyle make this city a wonderful place to live, raise a family, and practice medicine.A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. Physicians and other clinical faculty candidates who will be employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) or other UAB Medicine entities, must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen to be hired.The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.Interested candidates should apply here: For additional information about our department, please visit our website at

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