Associate or Full Professor in Transplantation Science
Join the University of California San Diego’s new Center for Transplantation Science as a leading researcher in organ transplantation.
Best for:Best for established researchers with expertise in transplantation science, clinical or translational research, and a track record of securing extramural funding.
Overview
The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) seeks an Associate or Full Professor in Transplantation Science to lead research within its newly established Center for Transplantation Science. This interdisciplinary role focuses on advancing clinical, translational, and basic science research in organ transplantation, including immunology, computational biology, cellular biology, vascular biology, and regenerative medicine. The successful candidate will develop an independent, extramurally funded research program, collaborate across departments in the School of Medicine, and contribute to high-quality training and teaching. The position offers a 50% Ladder Rank/50% In-Residence appointment or a 100% Ladder Rank, depending on the candidate’s background and experience.
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, translational, and basic science research related to organ transplantation.
- Contribute to the collaborative and stimulating research environment of the Center for Transplantation Science.
- Ensure compliance with academic policies and external funding requirements.
Requirements
Degree required: MD or equivalent, MD/PhD, or PhD in Transplantation Research or a relevant field
Language: English (proficiency required for academic and research duties)
Instruction: English
- Proven expertise in transplantation science or a related field
- Experience with clinical or translational research
- Ability to secure extramural funding for research projects
- Board eligibility or certification in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology (if applicable)
- Eligibility for a California medical license (if applicable)
- Must hold an MD or equivalent, MD/PhD, or PhD in Transplantation Research or a relevant field
- Candidates with clinical responsibilities must have or 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 optionally a COVID-19 Impact Statement. Three to five references are required, with only contact information needed at this stage. Applications are accepted through the UC San Diego recruitment portal.
- CV
- Cover letter
- COVID-19 Impact Statement (optional)
- 3-5 reference letters (contact information only)
Contact
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