Nephrology Transplant Physician Scientist

• 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
• 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

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

health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits