Heersink School of Medicine - Open Rank - Anatomic Pathology - Autopsy/Neuropathology/Surgical Pathologist
About The Position
The Department of Pathology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is recruiting an academic autopsy pathologist for a full-time, tenure-earning or tenured position at any academic rank. The position is based in the Department of Pathology, Heersink School of Medicine, and focuses on autopsy pathology and neuropathology. The successful candidate will cover neuropathology services and share the combined autopsy and neuropathology position with two autopsy pathologists and three neuropathologists. On-the-job training in perinatal autopsies may be available if needed. UAB is a tertiary care institution that processes more than 60,000 surgical pathology specimens and performs approximately 300 adult and perinatal autopsies annually. The department has more than 30 anatomic and neuropathology faculty members, with expertise across subspecialties, and is known for multidisciplinary academic productivity, national leadership, translational research, and teaching. A pre-employment background investigation is conducted for selected candidates. Physicians and other clinical faculty employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation or other UAB Medicine entities must also successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.
Requirements
- M.D., D.O., or M.D./Ph.D.
- Board certification in anatomic pathology with a track record in autopsy pathology.
- AP/NP board certification, or AP (or AP/CP) certification with subspecialty board certification in neuropathology.
- Eligibility for an Alabama medical license.
- Candidates beyond the starting Assistant Professor level must have a record of substantial academic pathology productivity, including publications and participation in national societies.
Nice To Haves
- Additional subspecialty expertise or interest in perinatal pathology is favorably considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide autopsy pathology services.
- Cover neuropathology services.
- Participate in the combined autopsy and neuropathology position alongside two autopsy pathologists and three neuropathologists.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
