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The University of Alabama at Birmingham Portal | Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-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-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-Pediatric Infectious Disease Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Open Rank Tenure Status Open Tenure Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job Description The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) is seeking a physician scientist who is Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Infectious Disease to join the expanding division. The ideal candidate will display a successful background in academic medicine with a successful research portfolio. The opportunity may entail inpatient and outpatient activities, teaching and research opportunities. The Division of Infectious Diseases has a longstanding, internationally renowned record in the study of herpesvirus Infections, including the molecular biology, diagnosis, epidemiology, and treatment. Additional research conducted by division scientists include the development and evaluation of genetically engineered herpes simplex virus for the treatment of brain tumors, and a robust drug discovery program in partnership with Southern Research. The Division leads the Department of Pediatrics in funding of both clinical and basic research activities. Its 18 faculty members are conducting numerous NIH and industry sponsored studies in all areas of infectious disease. The division leads four national and international networks of clinical collaborators on the bench-to-bedside-to-bench research conducted by its faculty members. The UAB Department of Pediatrics has nationally recognized expertise and firmly established multidisciplinary programs. This position will provide opportunities for growth of divisional programs, as well as opportunities for collaborations with other distinguished programs within UAB . Children’s of Alabama is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive pediatric medical centers, providing care in over 20 specialties to children across the Southeast. As the primary site for pediatric care affiliated with the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ), Children’s combines the strength of a leading academic institution with the heart of a dedicated children’s hospital. Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, with a metropolitan population over 1 million. The city is thriving with a growing restaurant and arts scene, charming neighborhoods, and many outdoor park and entertainment spaces. Birmingham is well located in the Southeast with easy access to lakes, mountains, and gulf beaches. The ideal candidate will qualify for an appointment at the Associate or Professor level within UAB and will be an MD, or MD/PhD who is licensed or eligible for a medical license in the state of Alabama. Opportunities for administrative leadership roles may be available for qualified candidates. Salary, rank and tenure status are negotiable based on experience and current academic achievements. Required Qualifications MD, DO, PhD Preferred Qualifications Posting Detail Information Posting Number F2702P Open Date 09/29/2025 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, and veteran’s 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 Vi
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