Position Number: 01061, 01062, 01063
School/College: Academic Joint Departments
Job Description:
Job Description:
The Department of Biomedical Engineering ( BME ), a collaborative entity of the Heersink School of Medicine and the School of Engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ), is actively seeking applications from exceptionally qualified individuals for open rank/open tenure faculty positions. If you are an innovative researcher eager to contribute to the forefront of neuroengineering and collaborate within a dynamic academic community, we invite you to join us at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate a distinguished track record of research and scholarship in neuroengineering or neural engineering. Areas of research interest include but are not limited to:
The Schools of Engineering and Medicine are strategically positioned on the same campus in Birmingham, facilitating seamless collaboration. Our neuroengineering research thrives on extensive partnerships with the Departments of Neurology, Neurobiology, and Neurosurgery, alongside the Comprehensive Neuroscience Center. UAB has recently inaugurated a University-wide Consortium for Neuroengineering and Brain-Computer Interfaces , along with a cross-school Ph.D. program in Neuroengineering , underlining our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.
Clinical Strengths : Our clinical expertise spans various neurological domains, including stroke and vascular disease, movement disorders, memory disorders, epilepsy, neuroimmunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular disease, and neuro-oncology. Noteworthy programs encompass deep brain stimulation, epilepsy surgery, and functional and molecular neuroimaging. UAB boasts significant NIH Center and infrastructure awards, further solidifying our standing as a leading research institution in neurological sciences.
Opportunities : With active participation in initiatives such as NeuroNEXT and StrokeNet, UAB offers a vibrant environment for translational research. Additionally, our robust portfolio in neurorehabilitation research, supported by prestigious grants from NIH , CDC , and NIDILRR , underscores our commitment to advancing clinical outcomes in neurological disorders.
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive he UAB School of Engineering is dedicated to research excellence and providing the highest quality education to a diverse population of future engineers. The School has approximately 50 full-time faculty members and enrolls nearly 900 undergraduates across 6 undergraduate majors in four departments: Biomedical Engineering; Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Our undergraduate programs emphasize practical, hands-on learning complemented by a guaranteed internship. Over 500 graduate students pursue a range of programs including traditional on-campus M.S./Ph.D. pathways as well as online M.Eng. degrees for working professionals. The school has close ties to companies in Birmingham, which serves as a regional hub for the construction, materials, power, and biotech industries.
Biomedical Engineering at UAB is a joint department, with some faculty holding primary appointments in the School of Engineering and some appointed in the School of Medicine. This arrangement provides career paths ranging from a research-focused path typical of a medical school basic science department to a balanced teaching and research path typical of a school of Engineering. The Department is nationally recognized in the areas of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, and houses both an $11M PPG and a T32 training grant from the National Institutes of Health. UAB's Biomedical Engineering graduate program is among the top-3 public BME programs in the South according to US News and World Report.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. Spanning more than 100 city blocks, UAB is the state of Alabama's largest single employer with some 25,000 employees and has an annual, state-wide economic impact exceeding $7 billion. UAB was ranked #1 Young University in the United States for 2018 and 2019 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Forbes recently named UAB America's number one best large employer and number four in the nation for diversity among large employers. U.S. News & World Report's 2021
About University of Alabama, Birmingham
Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a part of the University of Alabama System, is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center with more than $715 million in annual research funding and an economic impact on the state exceeding $12.1 billion a year. UAB is Alabama’s largest employer, with some 28,000 employees, and was named Forbes’ No. 1 Large Employer in the United States in 2021. UAB enrollment surpassed 21,500 for the fifth consecutive year in fall 2022. The university offers more than 180 degree programs in nine schools and one college. The pillars of UAB’s mission include education, research, innovation and economic development, community engagement and patient care. Learn more at
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