School of Medicine - Open Rank - Anatomic Pathology - Surgical Pathologist

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Portal•Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

The Department of Pathology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) is pleased to announce a new recruitment for a pathologist with expertise in Digital Pathology/Clinical Informatics. The Department of Pathology seeks to build expertise in Digital Pathology and Clinical laboratory applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning by recruiting a pathologist with expertise in Digital Pathology and Clinical Informatics to join our dynamic team. We are inviting applications from qualified candidates at all ranks for a full-time, tenure earnings/tenured position through the Department of Pathology, School of Medicine. Candidates must have an MD or DO, be certified in AP, CP, or combined AP/CP by the American Board of Pathology, be board certified/eligible in Digital Pathology or Clinical Informatics and/or Pathology Informatics and be eligible for a license to practice medicine in Alabama. The successful candidate will also have or demonstrate potential to develop a regional and national reputation in Academic Digital Pathology and/or Clinical Informatics. Experienced candidates and recent graduates with strong Informatics backgrounds will be considered. An academic appointment at a level commensurate with experience and accomplishments is available through the Heersink School of Medicine. By leveraging Digital Pathology and employing AI and machine learning, they will optimize workflows and enhance diagnostic accuracy across Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This pathologist will also join our growing clinical team within the Division of Genomic Diagnostics and Bioinformatics to support our expanding clinical services, including integration of high complexity molecular testing. The University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) is an outstanding tertiary care institution currently processing over 60,000 surgical pathology specimens per year. The surgical pathology services in the Division of Anatomic Pathology includes approximately 20 faculty members with expertise encompassing the entire spectrum of subspecialty areas. Faculty members are noted for multidisciplinary, academic productivity and national leadership. A strong diverse research portfolio in translational investigations is conducted by the faculty along with a quality teaching program. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. In addition, physicians and other clinical faculty candidates who will be employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation ( UAHSF ) or other UAB Medicine entities must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen to be hired. Interested candidates should apply here: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/16538 Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and application packet including curriculum vitae, research interest/expertise, and the names of three references. Evaluation of applications will occur as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information about the Department of Pathology, please visit http://uab.edu/medicine/pathology . To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham, please visit http://uab.edu/home . Search Cmte Chair: Dr. Rati Chkeidze Members: Dr. Tom Winokur Dr. Craig MacKinnon Dr. Vishnu Reddy Dr. Neda Wick

Requirements

Candidates must have an MD or DO
Certified in AP, CP, or combined AP/CP by the American Board of Pathology
Board certified/eligible in Digital Pathology or Clinical Informatics and/or Pathology Informatics
Eligible for a license to practice medicine in Alabama
The successful candidate beyond starting Assistant Professors should have a national reputation in academic pathology and a track record of a competitive basic, translational, and/or clinically focused research program.