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University of Alabama at Birmingham lists this Heersink School of Medicine-Associate Professor-Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine (Research) opportunity in birmingham, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Heersink School of Medicine-Associate Professor-Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine (Research)
Title Heersink School of Medicine-Associate Professor-Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine (Research)
Assignment Category
Assignment Category Full-Time
Rank
Rank Associate Professor
Payroll Status
Payroll Status Faculty 12
Job Description
We are seeking candidates for a tenure-earning faculty position in the Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) in Birmingham, Alabama.
We wish to hire a Neuroscientist in pain research at the rank of Associate Professor, tenure earning. The successful candidate must be a recognized international expert in peripheral pain mechanisms and pathogenesis. Candidates with experience in models addressing visceral, urogenital, or reproductive pain syndromes will be given priority.
The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine stresses excellence in research. The successful candidate will need to show a consistent track record of extramural funding, excellence in teaching and training of junior scientists, ideally with a track record of working with and mentoring post-doctoral fellows and clinicians. This position will serve in a critical capacity as leader of research programs in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, the Heersink School of Medicine and campus-wide initiatives in neuroscience, pain, and addiction research.
The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with existing faculty in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and the broader UAB community with ongoing research efforts as well as participate in the educational mission of the Department and engage in service to the Department and University.
Our research footprint extends over 6,000 square feet of recently renovated laboratory space with the most advanced equipment in the second and third floor of the Pitman Biomedical Research Building II.
Required Qualifications
PhD in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering).
Evidence of sustained academic research or investigative approaches through their training period and as Assistant Professor in an academic medicine environment
Preferred Qualifications
An internationally recognized research program in pain research. A consistent and exemplary record of scholarly activity. Excellence in teaching, mentorship and education. A consistent record of collaboration with clinicians, clinical and translational scientists in both scholarly activity and advancing clinical care in pain and neuroscience.
Posting Number
Posting Number F2916P
Open Date
Open Date 09/18/2026
Close Date
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham
1720 2nd Ave South
Birmingham, AL 35294
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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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