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School/College School of Medicine
Title Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Surgery (Vascular Surgeon Scientist)
Assignment Category Full-Time
Rank Open Rank
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Payroll Status Faculty 12
Job Description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, is recruiting candidates for a tenure-track faculty appointment in the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy. We seek an early-career vascular surgeon-scientist committed to developing an independent, laboratory-based research program while maintaining an active clinical practice. The position will include 50% protected effort for research, with the remaining effort devoted to clinical care, education, and related academic responsibilities. The successful candidate will develop a focused program of basic and/or translational vascular research, generate peer-reviewed scholarship, collaborate with investigators across UAB, and pursue competitive extramural support. Research progress will be evaluated with appropriate consideration of the time required to establish a new laboratory, produce preliminary data, and develop competitive grant applications. UAB anticipates providing an appropriate research startup package and access to laboratory space and core research resources to support establishment of the research program. The specific startup support, laboratory allocation, personnel support, and availability of shared resources will be determined through the recruitment and appointment process and are subject to institutional approval.
Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy
The UAB Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy is a nationally recognized academic vascular surgery program providing comprehensive care for patients with the full spectrum of vascular disease. The Division has experienced substantial growth in recent years, expanding its clinical programs, faculty, research activities, and regional referral network. With a multidisciplinary team of vascular surgeons, podiatrists, advanced practice providers, and research faculty, the Division provides highly specialized vascular care while maintaining a strong commitment to education, innovation, and scientific discovery. The Division has particular expertise in the treatment of complex aortic disease, including thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms, aortic dissection, and other challenging aortic pathologies. Our surgeons are experienced in advanced endovascular techniques, including physician-modified and personalized fenestrated and branched endografts, as well as open and hybrid aortic reconstruction. Additional areas of clinical focus include carotid and cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, chronic limb-threatening ischemia, dialysis access, and venous disorders. The Division maintains a comprehensive limb preservation program incorporating vascular surgery, podiatry, and multidisciplinary wound care, with an emphasis on preventing major amputation and improving long-term patient outcomes. Our outpatient UAB Vein Clinic provides specialized evaluation and treatment for patients with venous disease. The Division’s clinical activities extend beyond the main UAB campus through affiliations with the Birmingham VA Medical Center and other regional hospitals and outpatient facilities, providing a broad referral base and opportunities for clinical collaboration. This extensive clinical experience supports ongoing investigation into the mechanisms, treatment, and outcomes of vascular disease. Education is central to the Division’s academic mission. We offer both an integrated vascular surgery residency and a two-year vascular surgery fellowship, providing trainees with broad exposure to open surgical and advanced endovascular techniques, complex vascular disease, and academic scholarship. Faculty participate in medical student, resident, and fellow education and benefit from opportunities for mentorship, collaborative investigation, and multidisciplinary academic engagement. The Division is also committed to advancing basic, translational, and clinical vascular research. Our research efforts encompass vascular biology, mechanisms of vascular disease, novel therapeutic approaches, medical device development, clinical trials, and outcomes and quality improvement research. The Division’s research faculty include Dr. Bin Ren, whose laboratory-based vascular biology program provides opportunities for scientific collaboration and integration of fundamental vascular research with clinically relevant questions. UAB’s broader research environment offers additional opportunities for collaboration with investigators in cardiovascular science, biomedical engineering, molecular and cellular biology, and other disciplines. As the Division continues to expand its academic and research activities, we are particularly interested in supporting the development of early-career surgeon-scientists who are committed to building independent, externally funded research programs. The successful candidate will join a collaborative academic environment that values scientific innovation, multidisciplinary partnerships, mentorship, and the translation of laboratory discoveries into improvements in vascular patient care.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, one of three autonomous institutions within The University of Alabama System, is the only four-year, public university in the state’s largest metropolitan area. The University spans 100 blocks in the city center with over 250 buildings providing over 13 million feet of assignable space. UAB employs 27,500 people, had a faculty of 3,337 (~48% of whom are female), and had a student enrollment of 80,868 at the undergraduate through doctoral levels. The $7.5 billion UAB Health System comprises the patient-care activities of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine and more than 3,100 licensed beds in a system of 16 owned, affiliate and network entities across the state. This includes UAB Hospital, which is the 5th largest in the nation, which is home to the states only Level I trauma center (now undergoing a $73 million expansion) and is consistently named by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in Alabama, with seven specialties currently in the top 50 nationally. UABHS encompasses the largest multi-specialty group of health care professionals in Alabama serving patients from every state in the nation and many countries around the world; UAB Callahan Eye, the only specialty eye hospital in Alabama and one of only a few in the world entirely dedicated to advancements in ophthalmology; and Viva Health which serve more than 78,500 Alabamians through Medicare or employer-sponsored health plans. In 2024, UAB acquired the Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System, adding 5 hospitals and 19 ambulatory facilities to meet the healthcare needs of Alabamians. UABHS is committed to providing more than $250 million in world-class charity care. UAB is advancing innovative discoveries for better health as a three-time recipient of the prestigious Center for Translational Science Award.
A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. Interested candidates should submit their current CV and letter of interest. To apply online: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will hold an M.D., D.O., M.D./Ph.D. or D.O./Ph.D, have successfully completed an accredited vascular surgery fellowship or residency, and should be board certified or board eligible in vascular surgery.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated commitment to a career integrating vascular surgery and laboratory-based investigation; relevant basic or translational research training; evidence of scholarly productivity; and potential to establish a sustainable, extramurally funded research program. Prior independent grant funding is not required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F2974P
Open Date 11/10/2026
Close Date
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 Applicants
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
Position Information
School/College School of Medicine
Title Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Surgery (Vascular Surgeon Scientist)
Assignment Category Full-Time
Rank Open Rank
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Payroll Status Faculty 12
Job Description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, is recruiting candidates for a tenure-track faculty appointment in the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy. We seek an early-career vascular surgeon-scientist committed to developing an independent, laboratory-based research program while maintaining an active clinical practice. The position will include 50% protected effort for research, with the remaining effort devoted to clinical care, education, and related academic responsibilities. The successful candidate will develop a focused program of basic and/or translational vascular research, generate peer-reviewed scholarship, collaborate with investigators across UAB, and pursue competitive extramural support. Research progress will be evaluated with appropriate consideration of the time required to establish a new laboratory, produce preliminary data, and develop competitive grant applications. UAB anticipates providing an appropriate research startup package and access to laboratory space and core research resources to support establishment of the research program. The specific startup support, laboratory allocation, personnel support, and availability of shared resources will be determined through the recruitment and appointment process and are subject to institutional approval.
Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy
The UAB Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy is a nationally recognized academic vascular surgery program providing comprehensive care for patients with the full spectrum of vascular disease. The Division has experienced substantial growth in recent years, expanding its clinical programs, faculty, research activities, and regional referral network. With a multidisciplinary team of vascular surgeons, podiatrists, advanced practice providers, and research faculty, the Division provides highly specialized vascular care while maintaining a strong commitment to education, innovation, and scientific discovery. The Division has particular expertise in the treatment of complex aortic disease, including thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms, aortic dissection, and other challenging aortic pathologies. Our surgeons are experienced in advanced endovascular techniques, including physician-modified and personalized fenestrated and branched endografts, as well as open and hybrid aortic reconstruction. Additional areas of clinical focus include carotid and cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, chronic limb-threatening ischemia, dialysis access, and venous disorders. The Division maintains a comprehensive limb preservation program incorporating vascular surgery, podiatry, and multidisciplinary wound care, with an emphasis on preventing major amputation and improving long-term patient outcomes. Our outpatient UAB Vein Clinic provides specialized evaluation and treatment for patients with venous disease. The Division’s clinical activities extend beyond the main UAB campus through affiliations with the Birmingham VA Medical Center and other regional hospitals and outpatient facilities, providing a broad referral base and opportunities for clinical collaboration. This extensive clinical experience supports ongoing investigation into the mechanisms, treatment, and outcomes of vascular disease. Education is central to the Division’s academic mission. We offer both an integrated vascular surgery residency and a two-year vascular surgery fellowship, providing trainees with broad exposure to open surgical and advanced endovascular techniques, complex vascular disease, and academic scholarship. Faculty participate in medical student, resident, and fellow education and benefit from opportunities for mentorship, collaborative investigation, and multidisciplinary academic engagement. The Division is also committed to advancing basic, translational, and clinical vascular research. Our research efforts encompass vascular biology, mechanisms of vascular disease, novel therapeutic approaches, medical device development, clinical trials, and outcomes and quality improvement research. The Division’s research faculty include Dr. Bin Ren, whose laboratory-based vascular biology program provides opportunities for scientific collaboration and integration of fundamental vascular research with clinically relevant questions. UAB’s broader research environment offers additional opportunities for collaboration with investigators in cardiovascular science, biomedical engineering, molecular and cellular biology, and other disciplines. As the Division continues to expand its academic and research activities, we are particularly interested in supporting the development of early-career surgeon-scientists who are committed to building independent, externally funded research programs. The successful candidate will join a collaborative academic environment that values scientific innovation, multidisciplinary partnerships, mentorship, and the translation of laboratory discoveries into improvements in vascular patient care.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, one of three autonomous institutions within The University of Alabama System, is the only four-year, public university in the state’s largest metropolitan area. The University spans 100 blocks in the city center with over 250 buildings providing over 13 million feet of assignable space. UAB employs 27,500 people, had a faculty of 3,337 (~48% of whom are female), and had a student enrollment of 80,868 at the undergraduate through doctoral levels. The $7.5 billion UAB Health System comprises the patient-care activities of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine and more than 3,100 licensed beds in a system of 16 owned, affiliate and network entities across the state. This includes UAB Hospital, which is the 5th largest in the nation, which is home to the states only Level I trauma center (now undergoing a $73 million expansion) and is consistently named by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in Alabama, with seven specialties currently in the top 50 nationally. UABHS encompasses the largest multi-specialty group of health care professionals in Alabama serving patients from every state in the nation and many countries around the world; UAB Callahan Eye, the only specialty eye hospital in Alabama and one of only a few in the world entirely dedicated to advancements in ophthalmology; and Viva Health which serve more than 78,500 Alabamians through Medicare or employer-sponsored health plans. In 2024, UAB acquired the Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System, adding 5 hospitals and 19 ambulatory facilities to meet the healthcare needs of Alabamians. UABHS is committed to providing more than $250 million in world-class charity care. UAB is advancing innovative discoveries for better health as a three-time recipient of the prestigious Center for Translational Science Award.
A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. Interested candidates should submit their current CV and letter of interest. To apply online: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will hold an M.D., D.O., M.D./Ph.D. or D.O./Ph.D, have successfully completed an accredited vascular surgery fellowship or residency, and should be board certified or board eligible in vascular surgery.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated commitment to a career integrating vascular surgery and laboratory-based investigation; relevant basic or translational research training; evidence of scholarly productivity; and potential to establish a sustainable, extramurally funded research program. Prior independent grant funding is not required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F2974P
Open Date 11/10/2026
Close Date
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 Applicants
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Vascular Surgeon
Align your ECFMG certification before applying
USCIS requires evidence of licensure or its equivalent for physician H-1B petitions. Having your ECFMG certification complete before you target employers removes a common bottleneck that delays or kills offers at the filing stage.
Target hospitals with GME infrastructure
Academic medical centers and large health systems with Graduate Medical Education offices handle H-1B filings routinely. These employers have in-house immigration counsel and established DOL prevailing-wage compliance workflows, making the sponsorship process faster and more reliable for vascular surgery hires.
Check LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate's employer database to see which hospitals and surgery groups have filed Labor Condition Applications for vascular surgery or closely related SOC codes. That filing history tells you who has sponsored before and is equipped to do it again.
Understand the prevailing-wage tier for your role
Vascular surgery roles typically fall at DOL Wage Level III or IV. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the prevailing wage for the specific metropolitan area where you're interviewing so you can evaluate whether an offer meets the DOL threshold before accepting.
Negotiate contract terms that accommodate H-1B timing
H-1B petitions filed under cap-exempt status through hospitals or nonprofits affiliated with higher education can be submitted at any time. Confirm your employer's cap-exempt status early so your contract start date doesn't conflict with USCIS processing windows.
Prepare a specialty occupation support letter early
USCIS scrutinizes physician H-1B petitions for specialty occupation documentation. Ask your prospective employer to prepare a detailed support letter linking vascular surgery duties to your specific degree field before the I-129 is filed, not after an RFE arrives.
H-1B Visa Vascular Surgeon: Frequently Asked Questions
Does vascular surgery qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Vascular surgery requires a medical degree followed by a general surgery residency and a vascular surgery fellowship, making it clearly a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. Your employer documents this connection in the I-129 petition by describing the specific degree requirement for the role and your credentials meeting it.
Which types of employers can sponsor H-1B visas for vascular surgeons?
Academic medical centers, nonprofit hospital systems, and physician groups affiliated with universities are the most common sponsors for vascular surgeons because many qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. This means they can file your petition at any time of year rather than waiting for the annual April lottery window. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with documented H-1B filing history in surgical specialties.
How does state medical licensure affect my H-1B petition as a vascular surgeon?
USCIS requires evidence that you hold a full, unrestricted state medical license or that you're entitled to one. If you're still completing fellowship when your employer files, they can submit documentation showing you'll obtain licensure before you begin practicing. Some states also issue a temporary or training license, which USCIS accepts with proper documentation from the employer.
What is the typical H-1B petition timeline for a vascular surgeon starting a new position?
For cap-exempt employers, the employer files the I-129 with DOL Labor Condition Application certification first, which typically takes seven business days. USCIS then adjudicates the I-129, with standard processing running three to six months. Premium processing cuts the USCIS decision to 15 business days. Your start date should account for both stages, plus any credentialing timelines set by the hospital.
Can I change hospitals while on H-1B status without losing work authorization?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file an I-129 on your behalf, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new hospital must file before your current authorization lapses. Confirm the new employer has H-1B sponsorship experience before accepting an offer, since surgical groups vary widely in immigration infrastructure.