Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Adjunct) Nephrology Research

University of California San Diego

Position overview
Position title: Nephrology Research Salary range: The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and, if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $90,000- $130,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html Application Window

Open date: December 1, 2025

Most recent review date: Sunday, Jan 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Division of Nephrology-Hypertension (https://nephrology.ucsd.edu/) in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego (http://med.ucsd.edu/) is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body. To expand scientific discovery, the Division seeks to recruit investigators with research expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

The successful candidates will be responsible for conducting research in the field of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Specifically, the Division of Nephrology is looking to grow its research portfolio focusing on how mitochondrial dysfunction and microvascular injury contribute to physical and functional decline in CKD, with the goal of identifying novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets. The successful candidates will also have the opportunity to take on responsibilities in leadership and will be responsible for the teaching and training of students, residents, or fellows.

The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate's background and experience.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
Adjunct Professor - see: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-280.pdf

As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf

Appointments may require candidates to be partially or fully self-funded.

Department: http://med.ucsd.edu/

Division: https://nephrology.ucsd.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidate must have an MD or equivalent, MD/PhD, PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in health-related areas.

Preferred qualifications

Candidates with at least one year of experience in designing and evaluating clinical trials and observational data with kidney disease are preferred.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  
• Cover Letter
  
• Misc / Additional (Optional)
  

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04403

Help contact: rgermannkurtz@health.ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
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'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

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