School of Medicine-Faculty Recruitment-Transplant Infectious Diseases -Pediatrics
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Position Information
School/College
School of Medicine
Title
School of Medicine-Faculty Recruitment-Transplant Infectious Diseases -Pediatrics
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank
Open Rank
Tenure Status
Open Tenure
Payroll Status
Faculty 12
Job Description
The University of Alabama School of Medicine at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is soliciting candidates to lead the Pediatric Infectious Diseases transplant program. Both solid organ (heart, liver, kidney) and stem cell transplants are performed at Children's of Alabama, where UAB Department of Pediatrics faculty practice. We are seeking a qualified infectious diseases trained physician to interface with these transplant teams in the pre-transplant assessment period and the short-term and long-term post-transplant periods. The opportunity is primarily a clinical position, but scholarship is also anticipated from the successful candidate.
The University of Alabama School of Medicine at Birmingham (UAB) is one of the premier research-intensive schools in the nation, ranked No. 22 overall and No. 9 among public institutions in NIH funding by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research for 2019. UAB currently is experiencing major and sustained investment and growth, due to both its exceptional research faculty and its culture of collaboration.
In addition to 9 clinically active faculty, the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases has a longstanding, internationally renowned record in viral research, primarily the study of herpesvirus infections and antiviral therapeutics, from bench to bedside. Research programs of scientists in the Division include molecular virology and host-virus interactions, viral epidemiology and diagnostics, in vitro and in vivo assessments of novel antiviral agents, investigations of mechanisms of antiviral resistance, and the development and conduct of large international clinical trials of antiviral therapies for rare viral diseases. Collaborating with neuroscientists at UAB, Division scientists also have developed and evaluated genetically engineered herpes simplex virus for the treatment of brain tumors. And in close partnership with Southern Research, the Division guides a robust drug discovery program that most recently is notable for the discovery of remdesivir's activity against coronavirus, leading to the worldwide evaluation of this new antiviral drug for the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. There are nine physician researchers and three PhDs in the Division, with approximately $14 million annually in NIH and CDC funding. Division researchers lead four national and international networks of clinical collaborators on bench-to-bedside-to-bench research that has resulted in 13 drug indications and label changes.
Required Qualifications
The candidate should have an M.D. and have completed fellowship training in Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Additional training experience with immunocompromised patients would be expected. Salary and tenure status are negotiable based on experience and current academic achievements.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2317P
Open Date
01/26/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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'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 Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
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A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
About University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Position Information
School/College
School of Medicine
Title
School of Medicine-Faculty Recruitment-Transplant Infectious Diseases -Pediatrics
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank
Open Rank
Tenure Status
Open Tenure
Payroll Status
Faculty 12
Job Description
The University of Alabama School of Medicine at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is soliciting candidates to lead the Pediatric Infectious Diseases transplant program. Both solid organ (heart, liver, kidney) and stem cell transplants are performed at Children's of Alabama, where UAB Department of Pediatrics faculty practice. We are seeking a qualified infectious diseases trained physician to interface with these transplant teams in the pre-transplant assessment period and the short-term and long-term post-transplant periods. The opportunity is primarily a clinical position, but scholarship is also anticipated from the successful candidate.
The University of Alabama School of Medicine at Birmingham (UAB) is one of the premier research-intensive schools in the nation, ranked No. 22 overall and No. 9 among public institutions in NIH funding by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research for 2019. UAB currently is experiencing major and sustained investment and growth, due to both its exceptional research faculty and its culture of collaboration.
In addition to 9 clinically active faculty, the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases has a longstanding, internationally renowned record in viral research, primarily the study of herpesvirus infections and antiviral therapeutics, from bench to bedside. Research programs of scientists in the Division include molecular virology and host-virus interactions, viral epidemiology and diagnostics, in vitro and in vivo assessments of novel antiviral agents, investigations of mechanisms of antiviral resistance, and the development and conduct of large international clinical trials of antiviral therapies for rare viral diseases. Collaborating with neuroscientists at UAB, Division scientists also have developed and evaluated genetically engineered herpes simplex virus for the treatment of brain tumors. And in close partnership with Southern Research, the Division guides a robust drug discovery program that most recently is notable for the discovery of remdesivir's activity against coronavirus, leading to the worldwide evaluation of this new antiviral drug for the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. There are nine physician researchers and three PhDs in the Division, with approximately $14 million annually in NIH and CDC funding. Division researchers lead four national and international networks of clinical collaborators on bench-to-bedside-to-bench research that has resulted in 13 drug indications and label changes.
Required Qualifications
The candidate should have an M.D. and have completed fellowship training in Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Additional training experience with immunocompromised patients would be expected. Salary and tenure status are negotiable based on experience and current academic achievements.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2317P
Open Date
01/26/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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'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 Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
About University of Alabama at Birmingham
To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham click here.