Research Faculty -Open Rank- Family and Community Medicine

RESEARCH FACULTY POSITION

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Family and Community Medicine seeks doctoral-level scientist (MD, PhD, or DrPH) for faculty positions. Applicants with emerging or established research agendas in health services and outcomes research focused on health disparities, chronic diseases, or physical activity, including perspectives on clinical outcomes, digital health, or health behaviors/promotion will be considered.

The successful applicant will join a vibrant and diverse research environment and will benefit from career mentoring programs, collaborations, and pilot funding across campus, including the Centre for Clinical and Translational Science, Center for Outcomes and Effectives Research and Education, Center for Exercise Medicine, the Nutrition Obesity Research Center, Diabetes Research Center, and Deep South Center to Reduce Disparities in Chronic Diseases.

Applicants must hold PhD, DrPH and/or MD and have a demonstrated record of scholarly activity that compliments existing expertise within the department.  A strong commitment to excellence in medical education and graduate training is also required.  Physician candidates must be board certified or board eligible in a pertinent specialty and eligible to be licensed in Alabama.

These positions are full-time, twelve-month open rank and open tenure status faculty positions.  Academic rank, tenure status, and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Successful candidates are expected to maintain a robust, extramurally funded research program and participate in departmental teaching and scholarly activities.  Candidates who have successfully competed for extramural funding from the NIH, NSF, VA, or competitive research foundations will be given top priority.

Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center and the state of Alabama’s largest single employer, with an economic impact exceeding $7 billion annually. UAB is consistently recognized among the top 100 universities in the world for life sciences (Academic Ranking of World Universities) and among the top 10 universities nationally for diversity (The Princeton Review). UAB was also ranked by the Times Higher Education WorldUniversity Rankings as the #1 Young University (< 50 years old) in the United States in both 2018 and 2019 and in the top 12 worldwide. UAB attracted more than $600 million in research funding in FY2019 and ranked 20th nationally in NIH research funding (~$358 million). UAB is also a leading training ground for young scientists with over 40 institutional training grants to support pre- and post-doctoral trainees.

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 and raise a family.

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.  A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.  In addition, physicians 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.

In alignment with UAB School of Medicine’s mission to reflect the diversity of our community and meet the needs of our diverse population, candidates are required as part of the application process to provide a statement that is up to one page single-spaced describing their contributions to promote diversity and inclusion.

The laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination continue to evolve. Please be aware that UAB may determine that obtaining the COVID-19 or related vaccination is a requirement for this position, based on legal changes or otherwise. If that occurs, the successful candidate may be required to submit proof of vaccination or obtain an approved vaccination exemption as a condition of employment.

Qualified applicants please follow this link to apply: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/11732