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.
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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.