| Position Number: 00901, 06901 School/College: School of Medicine Job Description: The Division of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking investigators in basic mechanisms of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases for Instructor of Medicine (non-tenure earning), positions. The Division is a top-ranked program with exceptional strengths in a broad array of clinical areas, including RA, SLE, vasculitis, scleroderma, osteoporosis and other diseases. The Division has excellent investigators in each of these areas as well as in outcomes research and in basic studies of immunology, autoimmunity and genetics. The Division is affiliated with the UAB Comprehensive Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, Bone, and Autoimmunity Center, which draws together multidisciplinary teams. This provides an unusually rich environment for collaborations and development of shared
resources. UAB has superb infrastructure for clinical and basic research and
particularly strong programs in genetics, outcomes research and basic immunology. The Division is building on these strengths through expanded patient cohorts to foster clinical and translational research. The Division is seeking to hire investigators interested in fundamental mechanisms of arthritis and autoimmunity in humans and animal models. Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center and the state of Alabama's largest single employer, with an economic impact exceeding $7 billion annually on the state. EEO Statement: UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. Department: Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Department Assignment Category: Full-Time Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track Required Qualifications: PhD or similar doctoral degree Pre-Employment Background Check: A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. | 
