Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Urology

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Portal • Birmingham, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Urology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine seeks clinicians, clinician-investigators, and investigators holding MD, PhD, or MD/PhD degrees for multiple faculty positions with open rank and tenure status. Rank, salary, and tenure status are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Department of Urology at UAB is a leader in providing advanced care across a spectrum of urologic disorders, with surgeons practicing in various sub-specialties including Oncology and Reconstruction, Endo-Urology, Female and Pelvic Disorders, Neuro-Urology, General Urology, Pediatric Urology, and Male Infertility. The department also boasts a robust research program with clinical trials and a strong basic science focus in kidney stone research. UAB is a research university and academic health center renowned for its collaborative culture and breakthroughs in education, healthcare, research, and service. UAB Medicine is a large academic medical center with UAB Hospital serving as its teaching hospital, offering a complete range of services and innovative treatments. Birmingham, Alabama, offers a pleasant environment with diverse culture, activities, and lifestyle, making it a desirable place to live and practice medicine.

Requirements

• MD, PhD, or MD/PhD degrees.
• Board certified or board eligible in Urology.
• Eligible to be licensed in Alabama.
• Strong clinical knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly motivated.
• Compassionate towards all patients.

Nice To Haves

• Fellowship trained.
• Special consideration for Uro-Oncology/Reconstructive Surgery.
• Special consideration for Endo-Urology.
• Special consideration for General Urology.
• Special consideration for Male Infertility.
• Special consideration for Female Urology.
• Special consideration for Neuro-Urology.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced care across the spectrum of urologic disorders.
• Practice in various sub-specialties within Urology.
• Engage in clinical trials for difficult to treat diseases.
• Contribute to basic science research, particularly in kidney stone research.
• Mentor and train the next generation of Urologists.
• Provide robust training for residents in all aspects of the specialty.
• Conduct basic, translational, and clinical research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree