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Academic Joint Departments-Open Rank-Microbiology (Virology)

University of Alabama, Birmingham

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Posted: 28-Nov-25

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Internal Number: 26728

Position Number: 02605, 02606, 02607

School/College: Academic Joint Departments

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

Heersink School of Medicine (HSOM) invites applications for open rank/open tenure faculty positions in the Department of Microbiology. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an independent, externally funded research program in the general area of virology and contribute to undergraduate, graduate and medical school educational mission. Highly qualified applicants are sought who have established a robust research program. A competitive compensation and startup package will be offered in accordance with the candidate's qualifications.

We seek outstanding candidates who employ innovative, state-of-the-art approaches using in vivo and/or in vitro models including organoid and iPSC/human tissue systems, to advance critical insights into viral diseases and host-pathogen interactions. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to utilize the exceptional resources of the Southeastern Biosafety Laboratory Alabama Birmingham (SEBLAB) one of only 12 Regional Biocontainment Laboratories (RBL) funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID). Areas of interest include, but are not limited to virus biology, molecular mechanisms of virus replication, virus-host interaction, antiviral drug discovery, cancer virology, viral immunology, etc. New faculty will complement and expand our existing research strengths in virology, as well as other departmental research programs in bacteriology, immunology, cancer, and structural biology. The department is distinguished by a longstanding commitment to scientific and teaching excellence and a highly collaborative culture. New faculty are encouraged to participate in numerous prominent UAB https://www.uab.edu/research/home/research-development/centers-and-institutes.

EEO 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 Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Department: Microbiology

Assignment Category: Full-Time

Tenure Status: Open Tenure

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a D.V.M., Ph.D. and/or M.D. in a relevant field and demonstrate a strong record in research productivity and active extramural funding commensurable with rank.

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A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

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About University Of Alabama, Birmingham

Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a part of the University of Alabama System, is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center with more than $715 million in annual research funding and an economic impact on the state exceeding $12.1 billion a year. UAB is Alabama’s largest employer, with some 28,000 employees, and was named Forbes’ No. 1 Large Employer in the United States in 2021. UAB enrollment surpassed 21,500 for the fifth consecutive year in fall 2022. The university offers more than 180 degree programs in nine schools and one college. The pillars of UAB’s mission include education, research, innovation and economic development, community engagement and patient care. Learn more at www.uab.edu.

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