The University of Alabama at Birmingham Center for AIDS Research (UAB CFAR) is accepting applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship with the opportunity to renew. Applicants may propose any type of HIV research—basic, translational, epidemiological, behavioral, implementation, or community science—across the spectrum of HIV prevention, treatment, or cure. The fellowship provides salary and travel support as well as mentorship and training opportunities to prepare fellows for a career as an independent researcher. This opportunity is only open to new postdocs and is expected to be in-person. Salary support is $75,000 + fringe and $5,000 is provided for training activities and travel.
Application Process
Eligible candidates need to submit the following for their application:
- Identify a UAB CFAR mentor (applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposed work with a potential UAB CFAR mentor before applying)
- Current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
- Letter of interest describing research accomplishments, training plans, and proposed mentor(s)
- At least three letters of support from previous supervisors/mentors, with names and contact information; a letter of support from your proposed mentor is strongly encouraged
Only complete applications will be reviewed; select applications will be contacted for interviews.
Program Timeline
Application Due: January 21, 2026
Notification Date: March 8, 2026
Project Start: May 1, 2026