Transplant Nephrologist Scientist - Clinical & Research

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 285,000 - 348,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role includes leadership of research programs, mentoring personnel, grant pursuits, collaboration with regulatory bodies, and

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree.
• Completion of 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in transplant/immunology and pursue grant funding.
• Lead laboratory processes, staff, budgeting, and financial management.
• Establish strategic research goals aligned with clinical division goals.
• Mentor lab staff and participate in professional activities and conferences.
• Evaluate living donor and transplant recipient candidates; provide pre/post‑transplant care.
• Teach fellows, residents, nurses, students, and multidisciplinary staff.
• Collaborate to ensure regulatory compliance and contribute to policy development.

Education

MD or equivalent

Internal Medicine Residency

Transplant Fellowship

Minimum 3 years funded research experience

Job description

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

The role includes leadership of research programs, mentoring personnel, grant pursuits, collaboration with regulatory bodies, and