B240102
Mentor: Dr. William Brooks, Department of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology
Postdoctoral Fellow
UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Department of Medical Education
The Department of Medical Education at the Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking highly motivated applicants with an interest in medical education for a full-time Postdoctoral position. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to train in a robust medical school setting to develop a dual skillset in medical education involving active learning strategies and medical education research. Upon completion of training, the candidate will be well-poised to pursue a career as a medical educator.
The successful candidate will participate in research projects exploring the outcomes of medical curricular change including: converting a didactic curriculum to an active learning curriculum and integrating clinical skills with basic sciences. A combination of quantitative and qualitative research methodology (mixed methods) will be utilized. Additionally, the candidate will participate in medical school teaching within their area of expertise (e.g., anatomy, physiology, microbiology, immunology, neuroscience, etc.) using active learning approaches including team-based learning (TBL), case-based learning, peer instruction, and medical simulation. The position is funded for two years, contingent upon successful progress during the first year.
Minimum requirements:
Ph.D. in a biomedical science field (e.g., immunology, neuroscience, cell biology, anatomy, pharmacology, etc.)
Strong interest in medical education
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team
Preferred qualifications:
Experience teaching in a graduate or health science course
Experience in education or social science research
The position will begin September 2024.
Interested candidates should provide a CV, cover letter, contact information for three references, and a 1-page summary of research and teaching experiences to
About our Postdoc Office
UAB is committed to the development and success of outstanding postdoctoral scientists. Here at UAB, nearly 300 postdoctoral fellows are training currently in a variety of disciplines. Competitive postdoc awards are available including internships, grant incentives, funds to enhance education and collaboration outside UAB, and teaching opportunities at local universities. There is also a Postdoc Research Day with monetary awards. The Office of Postdoctoral Education strongly encourages UAB research mentors to follow the National Research Service Award stipend level guidelines, and postdoctoral scholars qualify for health, life, and other insurances. They also have the right to participate in the university’s 403(b) program and enjoy vacation, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, and other benefits.
About the University
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. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States, and in the top 10 worldwide, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2018 Young University Rankings.
Spanning more than 100 city blocks, UAB is the state of Alabama’s largest single employer with nearly 28,000 employees and has an annual, state-wide economic impact of $12.1 billion. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 “America’s Best Graduate Schools” ranks 16 UAB graduate programs among the nation’s top 25 and eight UAB specialties were ranked among the nation’s top 50 in the magazine’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals report. UAB research grants and awards are at a record high, totaling $715 million in FY22 — a 50% increase over the past five years. UAB ranks 33rd among all universities in federal research funding and 17th among public universities. UAB's NIH funding continues to grow among peer institutions in the Southeast and beyond, with the university ranking 25th among all universities in NIH funding and 11th among public universities.
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