Postdoctoral Fellow- Dr. Weaver

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Anatomic Pathology to design and execute experimental procedures, maintain meticulous lab records, and contribute to manuscript preparation.

The successful candidate will present findings at internal and external venues, work under the Dr. Weaver team, and participate in scholarly activities across immunology, genomics, and bioinformatics.

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology, genomics, bioinformatics or related field.
• Demonstrated scientific contributions to the field.
• Ability to solve challenging technical problems.
• Clear communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency with cell culture, in vivo models and flow cytometry.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental procedures.
• Maintain complete laboratory records of experiments.
• Prepare manuscripts suitable for publication.
• Present findings at internal and external venues as required.

Skills

PhD in relevant field

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

In vivo models

Communication skills

Education

PhD in immunology or related field

Job description

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Position Information

Job Title

Postdoctoral Fellow- Dr. Weaver

Department Name

Department Name 392303010 Anatomic Pathology

School/College

School/College Academic Joint Departments

Job Description

This postdoc will be responsible for design and execution of experimental procedures, the maintenance of complete laboratory records of any experiments, the preparation of manuscripts suitable for publication, and presentations at internal and external venues as required.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (Immunology, Genomics, Bioinformatics or similar)
• Demonstrated scientific contributions to the field.
• Proven ability to solve challenging technical problems.
• Clarity of thought and communication skills.
• Must be proficient in the following techniques, cell culture, in vivo models, and flow cytometry.

Posting Number: PF1092P

Open Date: 10/22/2026

Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix .

Special Instructions for the Position

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

About University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is committed to the development and success of outstanding postdoctoral scientists. Here at UAB, nearly 250 postdocs are training currently in a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to engineering, medicine, natural sciences & mathematics, public health, and optometry.

The UAB Office of Postdoctoral Education and the UAB Postdoc Association work together to develop career opportunities that enhance and define the training experience for all postdoctoral scholars at UAB.

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Did you complete postdoctoral training at another institution? Please provide name of institution and duration of tenure (e.g., month/year-month/year)
  (Open Ended Question)
• * Did you complete postdoctoral training at UAB in Birmingham? Please provide duration of tenure (e.g., month/year-month/year)
  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Graduate Transcripts (Unofficial Only)

Optional Documents

• None specified

Contact Information

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

1720 2nd Ave South
Birmingham, AL 35294

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UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix .