Posting Details

Position Information

School/College
School of Medicine

Title
Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Faculty Physician Scientist

Assignment Category
Full-Time

Rank
Open Rank

Tenure Status
Open Tenure

Payroll Status
Faculty 12

Job Description

The UAB Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology and the Institute for Cancer Outcomes and Survivorship are seeking a physician scientist with research expertise in Outcomes and Survivorship. This faculty position offers the opportunity to combine clinical practice with innovative research that improves outcomes in children and young adults diagnosed with cancer.

About the Division

Our mission is to serve patients across the Southeast with:

• Personalized, state-of-the-art clinical care
• Education and training for families, patients, and healthcare professionals
• Translational research that bridges laboratory discoveries with improved patient outcomes

About ICOS

Founded in 2015, the Institute for Cancer Outcomes and Survivorship (ICOS) at UAB is dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer and its long-term effects. Through interdisciplinary research, health promotion, and education, ICOS envisions a future where cancer survivors live long, healthy lives. Candidates with strong research alignment may also be considered for leadership opportunities within the Institute.

Compensation & Benefits

UAB offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with rank, tenure, and salary commensurate with experience. Compensation includes a guaranteed base plus a generous incentive plan linked to productivity.

Life in Birmingham

Birmingham is Alabama's largest city, home to over 1 million residents. It boasts a thriving restaurant and arts scene, charming neighborhoods, exceptional schools, and abundant outdoor spaces. With easy access to lakes, mountains, and Gulf Coast beaches, Birmingham offers a vibrant lifestyle. Diversity and inclusion are central to UAB's mission, making our community a place where innovation and connections thrive.

Apply Today

Join us in shaping the future of outcomes and survivorship research. For more information about our programs and services, please visit UAB Pediatric Hematology & Oncology https://www.uab.edu/medicine/peds/hem-onc and UAB Institute for Cancer Outcomes and Survivorship https://www.uab.edu/medicine/icos.

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO, or MD/PhD
• Board certified/eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Demonstrated commitment to research in outcomes and survivorship

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F2755P

Open Date
12/08/2025

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 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)

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