Transplant Nephrologist, Research

				Overview:

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.

Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications:

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.
			

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