What are the responsibilities and job description for the School of Medicine-Open Rank-Division of Preventive Medicine position at University of Alabama at Birmingham?
Position Information
School/College
School of Medicine
Title
School of Medicine-Open Rank-Division of Preventive Medicine
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank
Open Rank
Tenure Status
Open Tenure
Payroll Status
Faculty 12
Job Description
The Division of General Internal Medicine & Population Science at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine seeks doctoral-level scientists, MD, PhD, or DrPH, for a faculty position at open rank and open tenure status. Rank, salary, and tenure status commensurate with experience and qualifications. Early to mid career investigator who have established research and demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding is sought. Physician candidates must be board certified or board eligible in a pertinent specialty and eligible to be licensed in Alabama.
Candidates from a variety of disciplines such as medicine, public health, behavioral science, psychology, or epidemiology are invited to apply. We seek to enhance existing collaborations and build on research strengths in multiple areas including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, cancer prevention and control, and life-course and aging, with cross-cutting themes of health disparities/vulnerable populations, outcomes research, community-based behavioral science, biostatistics, and population-based clinical trials and observational studies. For clinician scientists, clinical practice linkages are available through affiliated health care systems.
Candidates will be considered who have experience and a strong interest in the prevention and management of chronic diseases, including cancer; cardiovascular disease; diabetes and obesity; chronic diseases and/or genetic epidemiology; health services research; patient and provider outcomes; quality of care and clinical effectiveness; racial disparities; and women’s health.
UAB research grants and awards are at a record high, exceeding $527 million in FY18, including $320 million in NIH funding for FY18. UAB ranks 15th in federal funding nationally among public universities (top 4 percent) and 31st overall (top 5 percent).
UAB’s Department of Medicine consistently ranks in the top 20 departments nationally for NIH funding. Both the division and department provide a vibrant environment that stimulates professional growth and provides access to an outstanding infrastructure.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and application packet including curriculum vitae, research interest/expertise, and the names of three references. Evaluation of applications will occur as they are received and will continue until the position is filled.
Required Qualifications
Doctoral candidates from a variety of disciplines such as medicine, public health, behavioral science, psychology, or epidemiology are invited to apply. We seek to enhance existing collaborations and build on research strengths in multiple areas including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, cancer prevention and control, and life-course and aging, with cross cutting themes of health disparities/vulnerable populations, outcomes research, community-based behavioral science, biostatistics, and population-based clinical trials and observational studies. For clinician scientists, clinical practice linkages are available through affiliated healthcare systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates will be considered who have experience and a strong interest in the prevention and management of chronic diseases, including cancer; cardiovascular disease; diabetes and obesity; genetic epidemiology; health services; patient and provider outcomes; quality of care and clinical effectiveness; racial disparities; and women’s health. Candidates whose research aligns with existing senior faculty’s research is advantageous to promote mentorship and collaboration.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2567P
Open Date
01/08/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment /Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position has been advertised under the cluster hire ad in the School of Medicine under requisition F2248P.
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
In addition, physicians and other clinical faculty candidate 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.
