Academic Joint Departments- Open Rank- Laboratory Medicine

Position Information: School/College Academic Joint Departments TitleAcademic Joint Departments- Open Rank- Laboratory Medicine Assignment Category Full-TimeRankOpen RankTenure StatusOpen Tenure Payroll Status Faculty 12

Job Description: DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY, DIVISION OF LABORATORYMEDICINETHEUNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAMThe 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. The Section serves UAB Hospitals (over 1,200 beds; the eighth largest in the USA), offering a wide array of hematopathology services. Approximately 22,500 cases are processed each year, including 9,000 flow cytometry cases, 2,500 bone marrow biopsies, 2,500 lymph node biopsies and consult cases, and 8,500 hemoglobin capillary electrophoresis (CE) analysis. At the heart of UAB's 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 O'Neal 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. 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. Interested candidates should apply here: 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. For additional information about the Department of Pathology, please visit. To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham, please visit .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.

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. Prospective faculty will be expected to provide diagnostic and consultation service, participate in fellow, resident, and medical student education, and take part in ongoing collaborative efforts by a multidisciplinary team of well-established clinical investigators. Salary, rank, and tenure status are commensurate with experience and background.

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 NumberF2770POpen Date 02/01/2026 Close DateOpen Until FilledYesNondiscrimination StatementUAB 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.