Transplant Nephrologist, Rsrch

Hackensack Meridian Health

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.

• 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.

Submit Cover Letter and CV for immediate consideration to:

Nancy Massa, Physician Recruiter

Email:
Nancy.

Massa

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