Associate or Full Professor (Ladder/In-Residence) Transplantation Science

UC San Diego Academic Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego's Department of Pathology invites applications for transplantation science faculty to join the Center for Transplantation Science. The appointment is at Associate or Full Professor level with a 50/50 Ladder Rank/50% In-Residence track or 100% Ladder Rank, depending on the candidate’s background and extramural funding.

The successful candidates will develop independent, externally funded research programs in transplantation and collaborate across departments, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent, an MD/PhD, or a PhD in Transplantation Research or relevant fields.
• MD or equivalent with clinical responsibilities must have or be eligible for a California medical license.
• Clinical responsibilities require board-eligibility or board-certification in Pathology or related field.
• Preferred: current research program in transplantation with extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an independent, extramurally funded research program in transplantation science.
• Collaborate with other departments and provide training and teaching within the School of Medicine.

Skills

MD

MD/PhD

PhD in Transplantation

Medical license eligibility

Board-eligible/certified in Pathology

Extramural funding experience

Education

MD or equivalent

MD/PhD

PhD in Transplantation Research

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 $120,200 - $345,00. 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)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

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 within 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 appointment at the Associate or Full 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)

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)

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

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

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

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)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04615

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About UC San Diego

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 other protected status under state or federal law.

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Job location

San Diego, CA