Heersink School of Medicine-Instructor/Fellow-...

Posting Details Position Information Job Title Heersink School of Medicine-Instructor/Fellow-Functional/Movement Disorders Department Name 311360000 Neurosurgery Chair Office School/College School of Medicine Job Description The one-year, CAST-accredited Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham offers comprehensive subspecialty training in functional neurosurgery and epilepsy surgery. Fellows gain hands-on experience with advanced surgical techniques, including deep brain stimulation, epilepsy surgery and neuromodulation, while working alongside nationally recognized leaders in the field. UAB is home to the renowned Comprehensive Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Clinic, recognized as one of only nine nationally designated advanced research centers by the American Parkinson's Disease Association. The center brings together both neurosurgeons and neurologists, with senior faculty members who have authored more than 150 publications in the area of movement disorders. Fellows train primarily at UAB under the co-direction of Nicole Bentley, M.D., (movement disorders) and Jasmine Thum, M.D., (epilepsy), with additional training at Children's of Alabama and the Birmingham VA Medical Center. Responsibilities include, but extend beyond: Participate in the adult stereotactic, functional and epilepsy services Manage a clinical service Run a weekly neurosurgery clinic Mentor neurosurgery residents in and out of the operating room Participate in research projects Learn more about the program.Qualifications 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. Preferred QualificationsPhysical Demands Posting Detail Information Posting Number TS1164P Open Date 02/12/2026 Close Date 06/30/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Nondiscrimination Statement 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 to ApplicantsPre-employment Background Check A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)About University of Alabama at Birmingham To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham click here.

Created: 2026-03-04