Assistant Professor in Transplantation Science
Join UC San Diego’s new Center for Transplantation Science as an Assistant Professor to lead independent research in organ transplantation.
Best for:Best for established researchers with a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in transplantation science or related fields, seeking to lead an independent research program in a collaborative academic setting.
Overview
The University of California, San Diego is seeking an Assistant Professor in Transplantation Science to establish an independent, extramurally funded research program within the newly formed Center for Transplantation Science. This interdisciplinary role focuses on advancing clinical, translational, and basic science research in organ transplantation, with a collaborative environment spanning immunology, computational biology, cellular biology, vascular biology, and regenerative medicine. The successful candidate will develop a productive research agenda, collaborate across departments in the School of Medicine, and contribute to teaching and training within the medical school. Clinical opportunities in Laboratory and Genomic Medicine or Anatomic Pathology are also available.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain an independent, extramurally funded research program focused on transplantation science.
- Collaborate with other departments within the School of Medicine to advance interdisciplinary research.
- Provide high-quality training and teaching within the School of Medicine.
- Engage in clinical work in Laboratory and Genomic Medicine or Anatomic Pathology, particularly related to transplantation.
- Establish and lead a productive research team in a collaborative academic environment.
- Contribute to the mission of the Center for Transplantation Science by fostering research in relevant disciplines.
Requirements
Degree required: MD or equivalent, MD/PhD, or PhD in Transplantation Research or a relevant field (e.g., immunology, cellular biology, regenerative medicine).
Language: English (proficiency required for academic and clinical responsibilities).
Instruction: English
- Proven track record of research in transplantation science or a related field.
- Ability to secure extramural funding for research initiatives.
- Clinical experience or eligibility for a California medical license (if applicable).
- Board eligibility or certification in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology (if applicable).
- Experience in teaching and mentoring within an academic setting.
- Must hold an MD or equivalent, MD/PhD, or PhD in Transplantation Research or a relevant field.
- Candidates with clinical responsibilities must be eligible for a California medical license.
- Candidates with clinical responsibilities must be board-eligible or board-certified in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-25 (America/Los_Angeles) · open until filled
Applicants must submit a Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and optional COVID-19 Impact Statement through the UC San Diego recruitment portal. Three to five references are also required. Applications received after the next review date will only be considered if the position is not yet filled.
- CV
- Cover letter
- COVID-19 Impact Statement (optional)
- 3-5 reference letters (contact information only)
Contact
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