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The University of Alabama at Birmingham Portal | Heersink School of Medicine - Open Rank-Division Director - Pediatric Infectious Disease Skip to Main Content (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start': new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src= 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f); })(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-P7PM9Z7'); .header-inner { min-height: 0px; max-height: 100px; } Toggle navigation Home Search Jobs Log In /Create Account Help FAQs .navBG ul#navLinks > li > a, .navBG ul#customnav > li > a { background-color: #FAFDF5; color: #1E6B52; } UAB Home UAB Human Resources Benefits About Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine - Open Rank-Division Director - Pediatric Infectious Disease Bookmark this Requisition Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Position Information School/College School of Medicine Title Heersink School of Medicine - Open Rank-Division Director - Pediatric Infectious Disease Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Open Rank Tenure Status Open Tenure Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job Description Division Director of Pediatrics Infectious Disease, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham Position Overview The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) Heersink School of Medicine invites applications and nominations for the position of Division Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. This national search seeks an accomplished physician-scientist to lead one of the most distinguished and historically impactful divisions in the field. The Division is internationally recognized for its contributions to antiviral therapeutics, congenital and perinatal infections, vaccine research, and multicenter clinical trials. Faculty maintain robust portfolios of NIH and other extramural funding, publish in leading journals, and contribute to national policy and clinical guideline development. Importantly, pediatric infectious diseases represent a core pillar of UAB’s strategic plan, I-4ward, underscoring the institution’s deep commitment to advancing discovery, innovation, and impact in this field. A Legacy of Transformative Leadership The Division was founded by Charles Alford in 1960s after returning from training in the laboratory of Nobel Prize recipient, Thomas Weller at Harvard, and established the research program in congenital and perinatal infections. The division has been shaped by internationally renowned leaders including Richard J. Whitley, Sergio Stagno, Robert Pass, Bill Britt, Suresh Boppana, Karen Fowler and David Kimberlin. Studies from this division provided fundamental knowledge of the natural history of perinatal viral infections, including congenital CMV and neonatal HSV infections, and laid the groundwork for antiviral development and testing of these and other viral infections. Distinguished Current Faculty The Division is home to a highly accomplished and collaborative faculty whose work continues to define the field and span: Multicenter clinical trials and therapeutics Translational and laboratory-based discovery Epidemiology, outcomes, and implementation science Global and emerging infectious diseases Improving healthcare access in rural population Mothers with HIV infection and infants exposed to or infected with HIV Collectively, the faculty demonstrate exceptional success in extramural funding, high-impact scholarship, and mentorship of the next generation of investigators. Unparalleled Growth Opportunity A defining feature of this recruitment is the substantial expansion of research infrastructure. With the completion of a new research building within the next year, the Department of Pediatrics will have significant new wet laboratory space available, creating a powerful platform for growth. The incoming Division Director will have the opportunity to: Expand laboratory-based and translational research programs Recruit premier physician-scientists and PhD investigators Build integrated programs bridging bench, clinical trials, and population science Leverage institutional investment aligned with the I-4ward strategic vision The Opportunity The Division Director will lead a nationally prominent program and will be expected to: Strategic Leadership Define and execute a bold vision aligned with UAB’s I-4ward priorities Foster a collaborative, inclusiv
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