School of Medicine

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, United States University of Alabama at Birmingham Full time

School/College School of Medicine Title School of Medicine - Open Rank - Open Tenure - Department of Biomedical Informatics and Data Science Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Open Rank Tenure Status Open Tenure Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Biomedical Informatics and Data Science (DBIDS) is seeking outstanding candidates for faculty positions in the field of biomedical informatics. Rank and tenure status will be determined based on qualifications and interests.

Candidates must have an MD or other doctoral degree in a related field and relevant postdoctoral experience. Preference will be given to candidates with significant records of research accomplishment, scholarship and recognition in the fields of biomedical informatics, genomics and bioinformatics, clinical research informatics, health informatics, data science and big data analysis, data modeling, electronic health records and clinical information system, clinical decision support systems, disease genetics/genomics, artificial intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), interoperability, human-computer interaction/cognitive informatics, medical imaging/signal data analysis/translational science, and natural language processing. The successful candidate will establish and maintain an independent funded research program that achieves national recognition for its contributions to the field. Advancement will also consider contributions to the educational and/or service missions of the Department.

Opportunities exist for collaboration with UAB's Center for Genomic Medicine, Personalized Medicine Institute, as well as academic and clinical departments across the University and UAB's health system, comprising a rich and diverse "living laboratory" for informatics research and development. Opportunities for clinical practice, where appropriate, are available and encouraged.

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Required Qualifications

Candidates must possess a Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or relevant doctoral degree in biomedical informatics, computer science or related fields; a track record of developing and maintaining a successful independent research program; demonstrated success in collaborating with clinical and/or basic scientists; a track record of published works in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals as first and/or senior author and presentations at national/international research forums; interest and ability to teach methods courses; and demonstrated competences for mentoring (e.g. graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, residents, clinical and or research staff). Physicians who will be involved in patient care must be board certified/board eligible in the pertinent discipline.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an internationally renowned research university and academic health center. UAB prides itself as being the premier medical facility in the state and region. The centerpiece of the UAB Health System is UAB Hospital, one of the largest and most advanced in the nation. It was established in 1945, as the teaching hospital for what is now the UAB School of Medicine - a multi-campus medical school with the main campus in Birmingham and three regional campuses: Huntsville, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa (University of Alabama), as well as a residency program in Selma, Alabama. The School of Medicine has nearly 900 students, 1,200 residents and fellows, and more than 1,100 faculty in 23 academic departments. UAB ranks 25th in federal research funding and first in the state of Alabama. UAB received over $446 million in external grants and contracts in fiscal 2012.

Evaluation of applications will occur as they are received and will continue until the position is filled.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F2338P Open Date 02/20/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Statement

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.

COVID-19 Vaccination Statement

The laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination continue to evolve. Please be aware that UAB may determine that obtaining the COVID-19 or related vaccination is a requirement for this position, based on legal changes or otherwise. If that occurs, the successful candidate may be required to submit proof of vaccination or obtain an approved vaccination exemption as a condition of employment.

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