Description: 

Open rank open tenure Neuro-oncology position is open for broadly based research interests in the field of neuro-oncology, including but not limited to both primary and metastatic adult brain tumors, genomics, proteomics/kinomics or epigenetics at the single cell level, immunobiology of host-tumor interactions and relevant patient-derived models of cancer.

Qualifications: 

• MD or MD/PhD degree

The successful applicant for the open rank open tenure Neuro-oncology position will have the opportunity to join the UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center Neuro-oncology Program.

Description: 

Open rank open tenure Neuro-oncology position is open for broadly based research interests in the field of neuro-oncology, including but not limited to both primary and metastatic adult brain tumors, genomics, proteomics/kinomics or epigenetics at the single cell level, immunobiology of host-tumor interactions and relevant patient-derived models of cancer.

Qualifications: 

• MD or MD/PhD degree

The successful applicant for the open rank open tenure Neuro-oncology position will have the opportunity to join the UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center Neuro-oncology Program.

We are looking to recruit highly motivated individuals to fill the following open research positions for investigators holding MD, PhD, or MD/PhD degrees:

• Tenured Professor level neuro-oncology researcher

• Assistant, Associate or Tenured Professor level cerebrovascular researcher

The tenured and tenure track Neuro-oncology positions are open for broadly based research interests in the field of Neuro-oncology, including but not limited to both primary and metastatic adult brain tumors, genomics, proteomics/kinomics or epigenetics at the single cell level, immunobiology of host-tumor interactions and relevant patient-derived models of cancer. Successful applicants for the tenured and tenure-track Neuro-oncology positions will work in partnership with the UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center Neuro-oncology Program. Added preference will be given to candidates whose research can synergize with existing UAB faculty to enable programmatic research support, e.g., multiple (principal) investigator grants.

Learn more about the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center here.

Description: 

Seeking a BC/BE neurosurgeon with expertise in complex spinal surgery to join a group of skilled neurosurgeons in a highly collaborative academic environment. Neurosurgeon will focus on spine, but also participate in general neurosurgery and trauma call. The position will involve approximately 50% time at the Birmingham Veteran’s Medical Center and the remaining time will be at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center. The ideal candidate will have undergone fellowship training in spine and be able to apply minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques and undertake outpatient spine surgery for selected cases. Position includes teaching and research responsibilities and requires an ability to work well with neurosurgical and critical care partners. Position may involve cranial and trauma neurosurgery call, depending on the candidate’s interest.

Qualifications: 

• MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree.
• BC/BE in Neurosurgery with expertise in complex spinal surgery.
• Eligible for licensure in the state of Alabama.

Ideal candidates will also participate in cutting-edge technological advancements in spine surgery such as robotic spine surgery. Experience in spinal deformity surgery is a plus.

Description: 

This Functional/Epilepsy Neurosurgeon will play a pivotal role in the management and treatment of patients with functional and epilepsy-related neurological disorders. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an academic environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of experts and engaging in cutting-edge research and education while utilizing state-of-the-art techniques and equipment: iMRI, cranial robot, laser, MEG.

Qualifications: 

• MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree and board certification in neurosurgery.
• Fellowship training in functional neurosurgery and/or epilepsy surgery.
• Eligibility for licensure in the state of Alabama.
• Demonstrated expertise in the evaluation and surgical management of functional and epilepsy-related neurological disorders.

Ideal candidates will have a record of scholarly activity, including publications and research contributions. 

Description: 

This Brain Tumor Neurosurgeon will play a pivotal role in the management and treatment of patients with brain tumors and brain injuries. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an academic environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of experts and engaging in cutting-edge research and education while utilizing state-of-the-art techniques and equipment: iMRI, cranial robot, laser, MEG.

Qualifications: 

• MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree and board certification in neurosurgery.
• Fellowship training in functional neurosurgery and/or epilepsy surgery.
• Eligibility for licensure in the state of Alabama.
• Demonstrated expertise in the evaluation and surgical management of functional and epilepsy-related neurological disorders.

Ideal candidates will have a record of scholarly activity, including publications and research contributions. 

Description: 

The Department of Neurosurgery and the HHT Center of Excellence, is seeking a program coordinator I to provide administrative support and assist in managing the life cycle of a new clinical trial study from start up through trial maintenance to study closure. 

Under general supervision, coordinates administrative, personnel and logistical support for a defined department program. Carries out established program objectives and directives. Determines the best approach to accomplish assignments. May supervise support staff. Communicates, using a variety of media, with internal and external constituencies. May be responsible for adherence to program budget and/or other fiscal duties. May assist with grant and contract preparation and submission. May handle data management.

Qualifications: 

High School diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience required.

General Responsibilities: 

• To provide administrative support and assist in managing the life cycle of a new clinical trial study from start up through trial maintenance to study closure.
• To serve as coordinator for studies and provide support to other team members within the confines of the protocol as directed.
• To support screening and participant eligibility determination, working with more senior team members to ensure compliance.
• To assist with the study life cycle from start-up to closure, i.e., collecting and recording data, recruiting and performing follow-up with participants, scheduling visits and assisting in coordination of lab and fieldwork.
• Collects and records preliminary data for clinical research programs.
• Schedules visits according to research protocols.
• Assists in the coordination of lab and fieldwork.
• Prepares for study monitoring visits.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Description: 

The Department of Neurosurgery seeks a researcher technician to assist in the research of glioblastoma and gliomas. This role will provide essential support in a biomedical research laboratory. Under the guidance of investigators or senior researchers, you will assist with experiments, solution preparation, data collection, equipment setup and laboratory maintenance. This position also involves research animal contact and tumor specimens. 

Qualifications:

High School or GED required. Previous research experience or coursework preferred.

General Responsibilities:

• Assists in the setup and preparation of laboratory experiments and procedures.
• Performs routine experimental techniques, such as gel electrophoresis and cell culture.
• Performs routine tests and/or assays following established protocols and procedures.
• Participates in data collection activities and maintain detailed records of experimental procedures and results.
• Prepares solutions, reagents, and other materials required for laboratory-based experiments.
• Cleans laboratory equipment and glassware. Performs autoclaving of solutions, materials, and equipment to ensure proper sterilization and contamination control.
• Adheres to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized research environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Description: 

The Department of Neurosurgery seeks a researcher lead to assist in the research of malignant glioma. This role will require you to spearhead major research projects and lead a team of researchers towards achieving significant scientific goals. Your responsibilities will include strategic planning, project management, and ensuring the alignment of research activities with organizational objectives. You will play a critical role in mentoring junior researchers, fostering a collaborative research environment, and representing the research team at national and international forums. This position will involve research participant contact, research animal contact, and/or specimens. 

Qualifications: 

Master's degree in a related field and one (1) years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree in related field and three (3) years of related experience OR Associate's degree in related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

General Responsibilities: 

• Conduct tissue culture and maintenance of tumor cell lines for implantation into mice.
• Contribute to the design and analysis of murine survival experiments.
• Conduct rodent surgeries including intracranial and intraventricular tumor implantation with oncolytic HSV-1 viral treatment to include IV, IT, IP injections as well as oral gavage and IP injections of varied treatment regimes.
• Conduct necropsies and collects murine organs for tissue processing and other downstream analysis such as RT-pcr, qPCR, viral titering, RNA and DNA isolation, and creation of single cell cultures.
• Coordinate murine studies to include animal procurement, maintaining surgical suite and supplies, per diem billing corrections, and IACUC animal protocol knowledge.
• Produce histological specimens on organ (brain) and tumor tissue utilizing techniques in formalin-fixation, tissue processing (manually and on processor), paraffin-embedding, tissue slides preparation via microtome, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and varied cellular/nuclear techniques such as HE.
• Perform in vivo bioluminescent imaging of mice for luciferase-tagged cell lines and/or oHSVs (full training provided by the Small Animal Imaging Core prior to use of equipment).
• Utilize fluorescent, brightlight and confocal microscopes for IHC and IF images of tissues.
  Perform flow cytometry on single cells created from brain and spleen samples from mouse necropsies for analysis of tumor response to virus treatment and tumor microenvironment (can be trained in the lab on staining of cells and use of flow cytometer in Flow Cytometry Core on campus).
• Maintain accurate lab and mouse surgical records.
• Use of FlowJo and Graphpad Prism software (can be trained in the lab).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Description: 

A 12-month training program, consisting of:

• Operative experience in functional adult and pediatric neurosurgery, if applicable 
• Experience in stereotactic radiosurgery
• Participation in functional neurosurgery (DBS, epilepsy, pain) and movement disorder clinics
• Clinical research in functional neurosurgery and radiosurgery
• Resident education. 

The fellowship will be located at UAB Hospital.

Qualifications: 

Must be eligible to be licensed as a physician in the State of Alabama. 

Board-certification or Board-eligibility in Neurosurgery is preferred.

The Department of Neurosurgery in the School of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has two FT Temporary (02) faculty positions in the Department of Neurosurgery as non-tenure track Instructors. The Department has received external funding from two sources to fund two separate non ACGME fellowships: Radiosurgery and Neurointerventional.

The Radiosurgery Fellowship at the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) is a 12-month training program that provides:
1. Experience in stereotactic radiosurgery for all neurosurgical indications
2. Participation in radiosurgery and clinics in both radiation oncology and neurosurgery.
3. Clinical, translational and/or basic science research in radiosurgery-related areas.
4. Resident education in radiosurgery.
The Fellowship is based at the UAB Hospital, the Kirklin Clinic, and the UAB Radiation Oncology Facility. Pediatric activity is performed at Children’s Hospital of Alabama (COA).

The Neurointerventional Fellowship is a 12-month training program that provides:
1. Procedural experience in diagnostic and interventional neuroangiography.
2. Participation in cerebrovascular clinics.
3. Participation in cerebrovascular and stroke conferences.
4. Clinical research in cerebrovascular and neurointervention.
5. Resident education in neurointervention.
6. Basic neurointerventional skills with an endovascular simulator.

Surgeons and surgeon-investigators must be eligible to be licensed as a physician in the State of Alabama. Board-certification or Board-eligibility in Neurosurgery is preferred.

Principal Investigator: Erwin G. VAN MEIR, PhD, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery; Associate Director, NCI-designated O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center; University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, AL, evanmeir@uab.edu

New NIH-funded positions are available for ambitious and outstanding postdocs to participate in studies of molecular mechanisms and therapy development for cancer. Fellows are expected to be independent, capable of leading their own research projects and be in charge of all aspects of their project from conception, data generation and analysis to grant submissions and preparation of scientific publications under the guidance of the PI.