Assistant Professor (Ladder/In-Residence) Transplantation Science

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Diego's Department of Pathology is seeking research faculty in transplantation science to join the Center for Transplantation Science. The center supports clinical, translational, and basic research across immunology, cellular biology, and regenerative medicine.

Successful candidates will develop an independent, extramurally funded research program and may contribute to clinical efforts in related pathology areas.

Qualifications

• MD/MD-PhD or PhD in transplantation relevant fields.
• Licensed or license-eligible in California.
• Board eligibility/certification in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an independent, extramurally funded research program in transplantation science.
• Collaborate with other Departments in the School of Medicine.
• Provide high-quality training and teaching within the School of Medicine.
• Possibly include clinical effort in Laboratory/Genomic Medicine or Anatomic Pathology related to transplantation.

Skills

research program

extramural funding

Education

MD or MD/PhD or PhD in Transplantation Research

California medical license or eligibility

board-eligible or board-certified in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Transplantation Science

Salary range: The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and, if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $97,500 - $325,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here: 2026-2027 Academic Salary Scales

Application Window

Open date: September 25, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Saturday, Sep 25, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Pathology at the University of California San Diego is committed to academic excellence among the faculty, staff, and student body and is seeking research faculty in a discipline relevant to organ transplantation to join the new Center for Transplantation Science.

The Center for Transplantation Science is a new interdepartmental research program designed to foster clinical, translational, and basic science research related to transplantation. Relevant research areas, including immunology, computational biology, cellular biology, vascular biology, and regenerative medicine, are among the areas of focus that would be considered to fit within the interests and scope of the Center. The successful candidates will benefit from the highly stimulating and collaborative environment within the Department and the Center.

The successful candidates will be responsible for developing and maintaining an independent, extramurally funded, and productive research program in transplantation science. Research will collaborate with other Departments in the School of Medicine. Additional responsibilities will include providing high-quality training and teaching within the School of Medicine.

The opportunity exists for qualified individuals to have clinical effort in Laboratory and Genomic Medicine or Anatomic Pathology, particularly related to transplantation.

The appointment at the Assistant Professor level will be based on the candidate's background and experience. The series will be 50% Ladder Rank/50% In-Residence with secured extramural funding or 100% Ladder Rank.

A link to the full descriptions of each series is provided for review:

Ladder Rank Professor (APM-220)

In-Residence Professor (APM-270)

Department: http://pathology.ucsd.edu/

Center: https://pathology.ucsd.edu/research/center-for-transplantation-science/index.html

As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: Health Sciences Compensation Plan (APM-671)

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, an MD/PhD, or a PhD in Transplantation Research or relevant fields.

Candidates with an MD or equivalent with clinical responsibilities must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Candidates with clinical responsibilities must be board-eligible or board-certified in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology, or a related field.

Preferred qualifications

Candidates with a current research program in a discipline relevant to organ transplantation with current extramural funding are preferred.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Misc / Additional (Optional)
• COVID-19 Impact Statement - We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic, and where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light. (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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About UC San Diego

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Job location

San Diego, CA