What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transplant Nephrologist, Research position at 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.
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.