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.
• BC/BE in Neurosurgery with expertise in complex spinal surgery.
• Eligible for licensure in the state of Alabama.

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 position is research-focused utilizing RN skills and talents under the research protocol. The individual will conduct and understand all study activities in accordance with the protocol, IRB regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Manages the life cycle of the clinical trial from study start-up through trial maintenance to study closure. Coordinates and organizes patient care including recruitment, screening, scheduling, consenting, conducting visits, and collecting various assessments such as adverse event (AE) information or questionnaires.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

General Responsibilities: 

• To serve as primary coordinator for clinical research studies and supporting more senior team members.
• To provide a lead role in protocol screening and participant eligibility determination working alongside other team members to ensure compliance. May provide oversight to junior clinical research coordinators (CRC) and clinical research nurse coordinators (CRNC) in review of study documents.
• To conduct all study activities in accordance with the protocol, Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• To provide quality care to participants and their families within the area of clinical specialty.
• To coordinate the life cycle of the study from start-up through maintenance to closure.
• To manage participant care including recruitment, screening, scheduling, consenting, conducting visits, and collecting various assessments such as adverse event (AE) information or questionnaires. To perform the informed consent process following GCP.
• To act as a liaison between the clinical and research staff, departments, ancillary services, and the study sponsor to ensure protocol compliance throughout the study.

Other Responsibilities: 

• Promotes continuity of care through consultations with patients, families, medical and nursing staff. Performs routine and complex clinical procedures as required by the protocol.
• Prepares for study monitoring visits and correct findings as needed.
• May serve as a resource person within area of clinical expertise.
• Coordinates management of investigational products (IP).
• Processes and maintains lab specimens.
• Assists with the development of protocols.
• Creates study budgets as needed.
• Manages site's supplies as needed.
• Assists with the development of documents related to patient safety and security.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Description: 

To assist the PI with managing all aspects of lab operations to ensure research progress. This position is also responsible for ensuring that laboratory, administrative and operational activities are carried out in a cost-effective and productive manner.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Science or a related field and eight (8) years of related experience required.

Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous leadership or management experience is highly valued.
• The ability to work autonomously and under pressure.
• Superb dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Great analytical skills.

Lab Responsibilities:

• Assist the PI with generation of data for submissions of grants and manuscripts.
• Ships lab reagents as needed for collaborative projects and handles related MTA paperwork and preparation of packaging.
• Monitors cell culture room: verifies gas levels in incubators and orders new gas tanks as needed. Keeps sterile water in incubator pans, performs calibration and organizes sterilization of incubator shelves.
• Verifies proper waste disposal.
• Monitors laboratory cryostorage: verifies liquid nitrogen levels in dewars and orders new liquid nitrogen as needed.
• Maintains all inventory including cell lines, viral stocks, plasmids, restriction enzymes, antibodies, and DNA.
• Coordinates animal studies including animal procurement, maintaining surgical suite and supplies, per diem billing and all animal study compliance with ARP veterinary staff.
• Supervises optiprep of oncolytic herpes viruses for both mother and working stock inventories.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Maintains general lab organization: Orders lab supplies and equipment in a cost-efficient manner, and monitors related invoices and receipt of items.
• Oversees laboratory equipment and organizes maintenance, warranties and repairs as warranted.
• Maintains updated laboratory SOPs and protocols.
• Ensures lab compliance with regulatory requirements including IACUC, IRB, OSHA and EHS and keeps related records.
• Personnel Management Serves as a central resource for lab team to accomplish research objectives.
• Provides technical supervision and trains lab members in various lab techniques and use of equipment.
• Communicates lab policies and expectations for lab members and monitors compliance with all lab regulations.
• Contributes to the lab spirit and serves as a key team member.
• Acknowledges and leverages the strengths of others and is open to different perspectives and ideas.

Description: 

The Advanced Practice Provider will function as an autonomous provider to support the inpatient neurological surgery patient population. Responsibilities will include but not limited to first assisting in the operating room, rounding, admission and discharge responsibilities, consults, continuity of care for staff and patients, expediting order entry/consults throughout the day, and a resource for nursing staff. The APP will ensure appropriate communication is occurring amongst other subspecialties to ensure that care is delivered at a high quality and in a timely fashion. The APP will also serve as an advocate for the patient and augment resident education.

Qualifications: 

Graduate from an accredited program required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Currently licensed as a CRNP with an Adult Acute Care NP certification and RNFA certification under the Alabama Board of Nursing, or as a Physician Assistant by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners with certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

General Responsibilities: 

To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to surgical patients as assigned by and under the direction of the collaborating physician (Section 610-X-5 of the Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code) or under supervision of a Board-Certified Physician (Section 540-X-7 of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Administrative Code). The collaborating physician shall be available for direct communication for consultation and referral or arrange for the same medical coverage by a physician who is pre-approved by the State Board of Medical Examiners in the same manner as the collaborating physician of record. To coordinate plan of care, discharge and specialty referrals as appropriate to meet the age specific needs of the patient. To plan and coordinate health care education for patient, family and other health care providers as needed. To perform comprehensive physical examinations and assessments. To interpret, analyze and evaluate patient’s medical record and social data. To perform and/or assist the physician with procedures per collaborative agreement. To coordinate and participate in performance improvement activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Based on thorough physical and psychosocial patient assessments, formulates and implements
  comprehensive patient care plans focused on surgical interventions. Plans include patient and
  family education, prescriptions, additional lab and diagnostic testing, and therapies.
• Ensures complete documentation of patient assessments, patient care plans, and care provided.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and other diagnostic tests for the patient.
• Maintains records and reports as required by regulatory agencies and The Joint Commission (TJC). May coordinate and/or participate in performance and quality improvement activities.
• May assist in the coordination of research protocols, serving as a patient advocate and a liaison between the patient and other health care providers.
• Provides assistance in orientation and/or training of new clinical personnel as needed. Provides
  educational information by conducting workshops, in-service training and distributing appropriate
  materials for patients and staff.
• Serves as the expert clinical resource to clinical staff and patients in the area of specialty.
• Provides a safe environment for patients and others.
• Demonstrates a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Description: 

This position is research-focused utilizing RN skills and talents under the research protocol. The individual will conduct and understand all study activities in accordance with the protocol, IRB regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Manages the life cycle of the clinical trial from study start-up through trial maintenance to study closure. Coordinates and organizes patient care including recruitment, screening, scheduling, consenting, conducting visits, and collecting various assessments such as adverse event (AE) information or questionnaires.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

General Responsibilities: 

• To serve as primary coordinator for clinical research studies and supporting more senior team members.
• To provide a lead role in protocol screening and participant eligibility determination working alongside other team members to ensure compliance. May provide oversight to junior clinical research coordinators (CRC) and clinical research nurse coordinators (CRNC) in review of study documents.
• To conduct all study activities in accordance with the protocol, Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• To provide quality care to participants and their families within the area of clinical specialty.
• To coordinate the life cycle of the study from start-up through maintenance to closure.
• To manage participant care including recruitment, screening, scheduling, consenting, conducting visits, and collecting various assessments such as adverse event (AE) information or questionnaires. To perform the informed consent process following GCP.
• To act as a liaison between the clinical and research staff, departments, ancillary services, and the study sponsor to ensure protocol compliance throughout the study.

Other Responsibilities: 

• Promotes continuity of care through consultations with patients, families, medical and nursing staff. Performs routine and complex clinical procedures as required by the protocol.
• Prepares for study monitoring visits and correct findings as needed.
• May serve as a resource person within area of clinical expertise.
• Coordinates management of investigational products (IP).
• Processes and maintains lab specimens.
• Assists with the development of protocols.
• Creates study budgets as needed.
• Manages site's supplies as needed.
• Assists with the development of documents related to patient safety and security.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Description: 

Under general supervision, coordinates administrative, personnel, and logistical support for a defined department program.

Qualifications: 

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

General Responsibilities: 

• 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.

Other Responsibilities: 

• Managing 4 to 5 existing faculty emails and calendars,
• Ordering lab supplies, updating lab grant tracking sheets
• International employee onboarding, post doc employee onboarding
• Acting as the administrative assistant for the Neuro-Oncology seminar series
• Arranging interviews for prospective lab members
• Maintaining Faculty CV's/CMEs/credentials.

Description: 

This position will be responsible for the enrollment of hydrocephalus pediatric patients and the collection of biospecimens (csf, shunt catheters) for these studies. Will conduct medical chart abstraction, complete data entry, and correspond with the leading site on a monthly basis. Will also assist with other projects in terms of enrollment, sample collection, biobank consent, data entry, and IRB applications. This position interacts with the entire research team including medical students.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in a related field and eight (8) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification preferred. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.

General Responsibilities: 

• To oversee staff in conducting all study activities including more complex protocols in accordance with the protocol, IRB regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• To assist with the management of the life cycle of the clinical trial as needed from study start-up through trial maintenance to study closure.
• To oversee and/or manage multiple clinical research protocols and the associated personnel.
• To serve as a resource person or act as a subject matter expert (SME) within area of clinical expertise.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Oversees staff in conducting all study activities including more complex protocols in accordance with the protocol, IRB regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Assists staff in managing the life cycle of the clinical trial as needed from study start-up through trial maintenance to study closure.
• Oversees and/or manages multiple clinical research protocols and the associated personnel. Serves as a resource person or act as a subject matter expert (SME) within area of clinical expertise.
• Creates documents related to patient safety and security. Provides division-wide training in ethical conduct of clinical research.
• Trains staff in the use of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and Case Report Forms (CRF). Conducts periodic internal audits of fields in the OnCore CTMS to ensure compliance with institutional requirements. Develops reports and assists unit leadership as needed. Develops standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data quality assurance.
• Assists with the development of protocols. Assigns, reviews, and trains staff in study operations. Mentors junior staff. Collaborates with other research units across campus as well as sponsors, investigators, study personnel, participants, health care providers, and Departmental leadership.
• Collaborates with administrative personnel to establish financial monitoring systems involving patient care activities. Directs the performance of study audits and monitoring activities to ensure compliance with all clinical regulatory aspects of the research.
• Monitors and initiates corrective action to maintain the environment of care, including equipment and material resources. Initiates and/or assists with developing and revising policies and procedures for nursing practice.
• Manages project organization including coordination of internal and external regulations and guidelines affecting clinical research. Designs best practices for management of IP for drug, device, and biologic studies. Creates and evaluates study budgets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Description: 

This position will be responsible for the enrollment of hydrocephalus pediatric patients and the collection of biospecimens (csf, shunt catheters) for these studies. Will conduct medical chart abstraction, complete data entry, and correspond with the leading site on a monthly basis. Will also assist with other projects in terms of enrollment, sample collection, biobank consent, data entry, and IRB applications. This position interacts with the entire research team including medical students.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

General Responsibilities: 

• To serve as a liaison with medical staff, University Departments, ancillary departments and/or satellite facilities.
• To organize patient enrollment planning.
• To conduct quality assurance activities.
• To compile and analyze data.
• To develop and implement procedures, maintain records, track progress, and conduct quality assurance on data collected.
• To serve as a mentor to junior staff, including student assistants.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Coordinates patient care and/or patient follow-up functions of the clinical study including planning and developing related activities. Arranges access to study medications, including authorization for prescriptions. Employs strategies to maintain recruitment and retention rates.
• Prepares and submits multiple levels of research documentation (i.e. IRB, IND, or FDA submissions, educational materials, reports, grant renewal reports, and study forms).
• Manages investigational products (IP). Employs the required system (including personnel) for handling, dispensing, and documenting IP for sponsored protocols.
• In conjunction with Investigators, plans and implements the clinical protocol's goals and objectives. Compiles, edits and proofs written reports for both internal and external administrative offices. Provides data for the creation of study budgets as needed.
• Completes Case Report Forms (CRF) according to protocol. Assists with the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data quality assurance.
• Performs vendor analysis and equipment configuration as needed. May perform a variety of medical procedures.
  Under the oversight of the Investigator, develops protocols, identifies efficiencies, and improves processes. Serves as a mentor to junior staff, including student assistants. Arranges multidisciplinary evaluations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agencies (sponsors). Maintains any required documentation.
• Processes and maintains lab specimens.
• Manages site supplies as needed.
• Serves as a mentor to junior staff, including student assistants.
• 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.