Academic Joint Departments- Open Rank- Laboratory Medicine

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School: The University of Alabama at Birmingham College: Academic Joint Departments: Title: Hematopathologist

Academic Joint Departments- Open Rank- Laboratory Medicine

Assignment Category: Full-Time Rank: Open Rank Tenure Status: Open Payroll Status: Faculty Job Description ----------------

DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY DIVISION OF LABORATORY MEDICINE

The Department of Pathology Division of Laboratory Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Hematopathologist with American Board of Pathology (ABP) board certification for a tenure-earning Associate or Full Professor position. Applicants must have an MD, MD/PhD, or DO and completed a formal ABP-fellowship in hematopathology. Candidates must have special clinical proficiency in lymph node pathology, bone marrow interpretation, and experience in interpretation of flow cytometric and molecular data.

Prospective faculty will be expected to provide leadership as Section Head of Hematopathology, deliver diagnostic and consultative services, participate in fellow resident and medical student education, and engage in ongoing collaborative efforts with a multidisciplinary team of well-established clinical investigators. Expertise in molecular hematopathology, machine learning algorithms, the application of artificial intelligence to laboratory medicine, and digital pathology are highly desirable.

Salary rank and tenure status are commensurate with experience and background. Recruitment for this position comes at an opportune time as the Section and Division are experiencing significant growth in our clinical service, educational, and research missions.

Section and Division Overview

The Section serves UAB Hospitals over 1200 beds, the eighth largest in the USA, offering a wide array of hematopathology services. At the heart of UABs downtown campus, opportunities abound for research collaboration. Unique research opportunities for an academic hematopathologist include:

• Access to institutional research cores offering cutting-edge resources and expertise to support groundbreaking research in hematologic malignancies.
• Access to the ONeal Comprehensive Cancer Center and large community of cancer biologists to pursue collaborative research.
• The presence of a large collaborative immunology research community and well-organized Immunology Institute with a solid research infrastructure, including weekly research seminar series and pilot grants.

Pre-employment Requirements

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 and nicotine screen to be hired.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply here: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/26904

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.

Additional Information

For additional information about the Department of Pathology, please visit: http://uab.edumedicinepathology

To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham, please visit: http://uab.edu/home

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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 UABs Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edutitleix.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have a MD, MD/PhD, or DO and completed a formal ABP-fellowship in hematopathology. Candidates must have special clinical proficiency in lymph node pathology, bone marrow interpretation, and experience in interpretation of flow cytometric and molecular data.

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in machine learning algorithms, the application of artificial intelligence to laboratory medicine, and digital pathology are highly desirable.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: F2770P Open Date: 02/01/2026 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 veterans 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 UABs Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edutitleix.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Pre-employment Background Check: A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

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