Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Surgery – Solid Organ Transplant Surgeon

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 154,700 - 405,900; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking an academic solid organ transplant surgeon for Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Surgery – Solid Organ Transplant Surgeon. The role emphasizes liver, pancreas, and kidney transplantation with opportunities for research and education within the Department of Surgery in San Francisco.

The successful candidate will have completed an ASTS-approved fellowship, excel in living-donor procedures, and engage in innovative transplant techniques and

Qualifications

• Completed ASTS-approved fellowship by August 2026.
• Excellent clinical skills in solid organ transplantation.
• Significant experience in living-donor liver transplantation and laparoscopic/robotic kidney donor procedures.
• Experience with robotic platform use for liver and kidney surgery, transplant oncology, xenotransplantation, or liver perfusion devices and NRP.

Responsibilities

• Pursue a career in health services research, translational research, or basic research with up to 20% protected time for research.
• Pursue independent research funding.
• Play an active role in education of surgery residents and medical students, contributing to residency training and educational programs.

Skills

Transplant surgery experience

Living-donor liver transplantation

Robotic/laparoscopic kidney donor

Clinical excellence

Education

ASTS-approved fellowship

Medical licensure in California

Tools

Robotic platforms

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Surgery – Solid Organ Transplant Surgeon

Division of Transplant Surgery

Department of Surgery

University of California, San Francisco

We are seeking an academic solid organ transplant surgeon with training in liver, pancreas, and kidney transplantation. Applicants must have completed an ASTS‑approved fellowship by August 2026 and display excellent clinical skills in transplantation, including significant experience in living‑donor liver transplantation and laparoscopic/robotic kidney donor procedures. The ideal candidate will also have experience in innovative areas such as robotic platform use for liver and kidney surgery, transplant oncology, xenotransplantation, and/or proficiency with liver perfusion devices and normothermic regional perfusion.

The role supports a career in health services research, translational research, or basic research, with up to 20% protected time for research. The successful candidate is expected to pursue independent research funding and to play an active role in education of surgery residents and medical students, contributing to the department’s residency training and educational programs.

Minimum base salary range: $154,700 – $405,900, based on rank and step at appointment. The position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, providing eligibility for additional compensation.

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g., board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching

Reference Requirements

• Five required references (contact information only).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed misconduct in the conduct of employment duties. Misconduct means any violation of policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including but not limited to sexual harassment, sexual assault, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

San Francisco, CA