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Nephrology Transplant Physician Scientist

Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey

About the Role

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking 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 position combines basic and translational transplant/immunology research with clinical care of pre‑ and post‑renal transplant patients and living kidney donors. The physician scientist will be a key member of our multidisciplinary transplant team.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $316,154. The compensation, benefits package, and any performance‑based incentives are described in detail in the official offer letter. Available benefits include health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.