Nephrology Transplant Physician Scientist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 284,538 - 347,769; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Nephrology Transplant Physician Scientist to join our Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) and the Division of Organ Transplantation at Hackensack University Medical Center. This dual‑role combines cutting‑edge basic and translational transplant/immunology research with clinical nephrology care for pre‑ and post‑transplant patients and living donors.

The physician scientist will be a key member of a multidisciplinary transplant team, collaborating with

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• Internal Medicine Residency completed.
• Transplant Fellowship completed or strong transplant experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate living donor and transplant recipient candidates.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient care for pre- and post-transplant patients.
• Teach fellows, residents, nurses, and staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and participate in policy development.
• Collaborate on research initiatives and department protocols.
• Engage in outreach and transplantation events.

Skills

Transplant research

Clinical nephrology

Grant funding

Mentoring

Education

MD or equivalent

Internal Medicine Residency

Transplant Fellowship

Job description

Nephrology Transplant Physician Scientist

Hackensack University Medical Center

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Nephrology Transplant Physician Scientist to join our prestigious Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) and the Division of Organ Transplantation at Hackensack University Medical Center. This unique dual‑role position combines cutting‑edge basic and translational transplant/immunology research with clinical excellence in nephrology, caring for pre‑ and post‑renal transplant patients and living kidney donors. The physician scientist will serve as a key member of our multidisciplinary transplant team alongside physicians, coordinators, administrators, and specialized support staff.

Scientific Responsibilities – Assistant Member, HMH Center for Discovery & Innovation

• Conduct impactful basic or translational research in transplant/immunology.
• Pursue grant funding and philanthropic support to sustain laboratory operations.
• Lead and oversee laboratory processes, research staff, budgeting, and financial management.
• Establish strategic research goals aligned with the clinical goals of the Division of Organ Transplantation.
• Hold regular oversight meetings with the Chief Scientific Officer and Director of Transplantation.
• Develop and implement laboratory policies, procedures, and personnel decisions.
• Mentor and evaluate lab staff performance.
• Participate in professional activities, including consulting, editorial work, training, study sections, seminars, and national/international conferences.

Clinical Responsibilities – Attending Nephrologist, Division of Organ Transplantation

• Evaluate potential living donor and transplant recipient candidates.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient care for pre‑ and post‑transplant donors and recipients.
• Teach fellows, residents, nurses, students, and multidisciplinary staff.
• Collaborate to ensure full compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Participate in policy development, research initiatives, and departmental protocols.
• Serve as a resource and representative for organ donation and transplantation at institutional and community events.
• Engage regularly with hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.

Education & Experience:

• MD or equivalent foreign degree.
• Completion of an Internal Medicine Residency and Transplant Fellowship.
• Consideration for applicants with strong transplant experience during/after a Nephrology Fellowship.
• Minimum 3 years in a funded research program.
• Demonstrated success securing NIH and/or foundation funding.
• Peer‑review experience (manuscripts, grants, editorial boards, or review committees).
• Minimum of 15 scientific publications, with majority as first or last author.

Licensure & Certification:

• Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology.
• Eligible for New Jersey Medical License.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit Cover Letter and CV for immediate consideration to:

Nancy Massa, Physician Recruiter

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone] (Call or Text)

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $316,154. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good‑faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market‑competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non‑discriminatory factors, including but not limited to labor market data, experience, education and certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget and grant funding.

In addition to our compensation for full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.