Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Pediatrics Neonatology

Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Open Rank Tenure Status Open Tenure Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job Description The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) is seeking a physician scientist who is Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Neonatology and Gastroenterology to join the expanding division. The ideal candidate will display a successful background in academic medicine with a successful research portfolio. The opportunity may entail inpatient and outpatient activities, teaching and research opportunities. Neonatologists in the Division provide care to preterm and term neonates with all medical and surgical conditions using the most complete and up-to-date techniques.

We are responsible for the operation of the RNICU at University Hospital and the NICU at Children’s of Alabama. The Division accepts referrals of neonates with any illness including genetic, cardiac and surgical problems from the state, nation and overseas. In addition, Neonatology provides coverage at five private, not-for-profit community hospitals. The Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ( RNICU ) at UAB’s new Women & Infants Center provides the best possible care for babies born too soon or who are ill.

With 56 private rooms able to accommodate 63 babies, including special rooms for twins and triplets, the RNICU was planned around the needs of each newborn and their families, and has taken into account any situation that could arise. The NICU at The Children’s Hospital of Alabama is a Level III , 30 bed unit that includes 4 ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) beds, the only ECMO beds in the state. The UAB Department of Pediatrics has nationally recognized expertise and firmly established multidisciplinary programs. This position will provide opportunities for growth of divisional programs, as well as opportunities for collaborations with other distinguished programs within UAB .

Children’s of Alabama is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive pediatric medical centers, providing care in over 20 specialties to children across the Southeast. As the primary site for pediatric care affiliated with the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ), Children’s combines the strength of a leading academic institution with the heart of a dedicated children’s hospital. Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, with a metropolitan population of over 1 million. The city is thriving with a growing restaurant and arts scene, charming neighborhoods, and many outdoor parks and entertainment spaces.

Birmingham is well located in the Southeast with easy access to lakes, mountains, and gulf beaches. Successful candidates must be a licensed MD, DO, PhD or MD/PhD and board certified/eligible in Neonatology and Pediatric Gastroenterology. The University of Alabama at Birmingham offers a very competitive salary and benefits package. Rank, salary and tenure status will be commensurate with the experience of the candidate and will consist of a guaranteed salary as well as a generous incentive plan linked to productivity.

Required Qualifications

Successful candidates must be a licensed MD, DO, PhD or MD/PhD and board certified/eligible in Neonatology and Pediatric Gastroenterology Preferred Qualifications Posting Detail Information Posting Number F2940P Open Date 10/19/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled 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) About University of Alabama at Birmingham To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham click here. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this faculty employment opportunity? HigherEdJobs.com Chronicle of Higher Education Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) Inside Higher Ed Diverse Issues In Higher Education UAB Faculty Jobs Portal Personal Referral Minority Nurse Indeed.com AAMC New Scientist ScienceCareers.org Association for Information Systems New England Journal of Medicine Science Magazine www.postandgo.org SFN Careers MathJobs.org Conference Search Firm Academic Keys Other-- Please list the source in the next question.

If you answered "Other" above, please explain: (Open Ended Question) Are you currently Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics? yes no Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents Cover Letter The University of Alabama at Birmingham 1720 2nd Ave South Birmingham, AL 35294 Main Switchboard: (205) 934-4011 Hearing Impaired/TDD: (205) 934-4642 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 .

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