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Cancer Prevention
NIH/NCI T32CA04788-1
Training independent researchers in cancer prevention, cancer early detection, cancer outcomes, survivorship, and palliative care.
Dental Research
NIH/NIDCR T90DE022736-06
A broadened interdisciplinary research experience for exceptionally motivated trainees in a research-intensive collaborative academic environment.
Exercise Medicine Pathobiology and Rehabilitation
NIH/NICHD T32HD071866-06
Developing scientists equipped to test and disseminate novel rehabilitative strategies that will alleviate impairment and compromised life quality.
Genomic Medicine
NIH/NIHGRI 1T32HG008961-01
Assists trainees in obtaining skills necessary for the conception, planning, and conduct of research in genomic medicine.
Health Services, Outcomes, and Effectiveness
AHQR T32HS013852-14
A mentored research training program in health services & outcomes research and comparative effectiveness research.
Heart Failure
NIH/NHLBI T32HL129948-01
Fellowship positions for post-doctoral and clinical fellows wishing to train in the broad area of heart failure.
Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease
NIH/NHBLI T32HL007457-37
Provides highly integrated “bench to bedside” postdoctoral training with a primary focus on hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.
Immunology
NIH/NIAID T32 AI007051-39
Multidisciplinary training opportunities in basic, translational and clinical research in the field of immunology.
Improving Health Across the Lifespan (iHEAL)
Kidney, Urology, and non-Malignant Hematology Research
NIH/NIDDK TL1 DK139566
Transforming trainees from basic science and clinical disciplines into independent academic faculty committed to kidney, urology, and non-malignant hematology-relevant research.
Lung Biology & Translational Medicine
NIH/NHLBI T32HL105346-07
Multidisciplinary training that nurtures the development of highly competent and innovative biomedical research scientists.
Neurodegeneration
NIH/NINDS T32NS095775-03
Focused program for predoctoral students in basic and translational approaches to neurodegenerative disease.
Obesity Research
NIH/NIDDK T32DK062710-14
Preparing post-doctoral scientists for scientific careers as independent investigators in obesity-related research.
Oncology: Basic and Translational
NIH/NCI T32CA1A183926
Training highly motivated pre-doctoral students as well as PhD and MD graduates in the fields of translational and fundamental oncology.
Oncology: Surgical
NIH/NCI T32CA229102
Comprehensive translational and health services research training in a mentored multidisciplinary, collaborative environment.
Rheumatology
NIH/NIAMS T32AR069516-01
The UAB Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology represents excellence in patient care, research, and teaching.
Teaching and Research in STEM
NIH/NIGMS K12GM088010-08
Providing outstanding research and teaching experiences while improving the recruitment of students from underrepresented groups into biomedical research.
Veterans Affairs Quality Scholars
Developing the next generation of health professionals to improve healthcare through innovations, quality improvement, and patient safety.
opens a new websiteAt UAB we know that our postdoctoral scholars are vital to the future of our research. We are just as committed to finding the best trainees to fit our training grants as you are to finding the best institution for you.
From the strong benefits package to the ground-breaking research opens a new website happening across campus, UAB is an ideal institution for postdoctoral training. Because of its commitment to the success of postdoctoral fellows, UAB ranks consistently as one of the top locations among US universities for training postdoctoral scholars.
We invite you to explore our postdoc jobs, benefit packages, and our many NIH funded training programs. Then discover more about UAB and Birmingham.
Birmingham Is a Place for Everyone
Looks like Birmingham’s the new “it” city. When Condé Nast Traveler named us one of 22 places to visit in 2022, we were kind of speechless. After all, this was Condé Nast. Why Birmingham? In short, food, art, history, greenspace, entertainment, and sports. We have offerings in each of those categories that you won’t find anywhere else on earth.
We're Turning Heads
–Travel + Leisure
–Glassdoor
Dining
The food here will exceed your expectations. Ask the James Beard Awards people; they practically live in Birmingham. Look up Frank Stitt, Chris Hastings, Jorge Castro, or Denise Peterson. To us, chefs are celebrities. Visit one of their restaurants and you’ll see why. Best of all, if you’ve got five-star tastes but a one-star budget, you’re sure to find a local eatery opens a new website that’s perfect for you. From barbecue and soul food to food trucks and the Pizitz Food Hall, the list goes on and on.
Civil Rights
African Americans fought for change and equality in Birmingham, and we couldn’t be prouder of their integral role in U.S. history. Learn about it at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute opens a new website, adjacent to the 16th Street Baptist Church. Both sit across from Kelly Ingram Park, which is filled with statues in honor of the struggle. Don’t forget to check out the Negro Southern League Museum opens a new website next door to Regions Field.
Parks
Our greenspace per capita numbers were already high, but now they’re about to skyrocket. The biggest state park in our area, Oak Mountain opens a new website, just completed a massive acquisition that will make it double the size of New York’s Central Park. Double. Closer to campus we have the acclaimed Railroad Park opens a new website where you can jog, picnic, or anything else against the backdrop of the Birmingham skyline. A couple of blocks away you can connect with our beautiful Rotary Trail that winds through downtown. Don’t forget about Ruffner Mountain opens a new website, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens opens a new website, Red Mountian Park opens a new website, or one of the city’s best overlooks: Vulcan Park and Museum opens a new website.
Arts
Whether it’s an on-stage performance, a swanky gallery, or a vibrant mural, it’s hard to beat the creativity in the Magic City. From our mainstay Birmingham Museum of Art opens a new website to the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center opens a new website (which sits right on campus), we have quite a collection of talent to admire. Catch a performance by the Alabama Ballet opens a new website, Alabama Symphony Orchestra opens a new website, Opera Birmingham opens a new website, or Red Mountain Theatre Company opens a new website. Check out the Sidewalk Film Festival opens a new website, ArtWalk opens a new website, and, of course, the inspiring architecture at The Heaviest Corner on Earth opens a new website. Or simply keep an eye out for breathtaking street art that just might bring out the artist in you. And don’t forget to visit the Alabama Theatre opens a new website and Lyric Theatre opens a new website.
Music
Some pretty famous musicians are from right here in Alabama, and many of them cut their teeth at some of our favorite venues across the city opens a new website. See a show at one of these spots, and you just might be catching a glimpse of the next big international sensation.
Sports
We love our sports in Birmingham. From major league to minor league, we’re teeming with options for you to check out. Catch a Barons game at Regions Field opens a new website. See some of the biggest names in Indy at Barber or NASCAR at nearby Talladega. The Birmingham Legion soccer team opens a new website plays in the USL. We also have Birmingham Bulls hockey opens a new website, the Regions Tradition Golf Tournament opens a new website, and the Birmingham Squadron opens a new website, an NBA G League at Legacy Arena. Of course, we love all our Blazer sports opens a new website. The football team recently moved into the brand new Protective Stadium opens a new website downtown, and our men’s basketball team is now under the direction of Blazer legend Andy Kennedy. The Blazers will build on their momentum going forward as members of the American Athletic Conference.
The World Games
Speaking of sports, we’re super excited here about the 2022 World Games in Birmingham opens a new website. They’re kind of like the Olympics—they’re recognized by the International Olympic Committee—but most of the sports aren’t in the Olympics. You’ll see events such as sport climbing, softball, sumo wrestling, tug of war, and parkour.
Sky's the Limit
We’re proud of our skyline here in Birmingham. From UAB’s vantage point, it’s absolutely radiant. But it’s so much more than a beautiful sight. It’s opportunity knocking. Our city’s filled with businesses big and small. Some are well-established corporations. Others are innovative start-ups. And that doesn’t count our many government, nonprofit, and other entities. Together, they offer so many chances for you to expand your career.