Job Details

Salary: $90,000–$130,000 per year
Posted: December 1, 2025
Category: Medical Research

Position Overview

Position Title: Nephrology Research

Salary Range:

The UC salary scales determine minimum pay based on appointment type, rank, and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $90,000–$130,000, with annual negotiations. Additional compensation may be available for individuals participating in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.
Salary scales: (UC link provided in original posting)

Application Window

• Open date: December 1, 2025

• Next review date: January 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PT)
  Apply by this date for full consideration.

• Final date: December 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PT)
  Applications received after the review date may be considered depending on vacancy status.

Position Description

The Division of Nephrology-Hypertension in the Department of Medicine at UC San Diego seeks investigators with expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) to support its expanding research portfolio.

The selected candidate will:

• Conduct research focused on CKD with an emphasis on how mitochondrial dysfunction and microvascular injury contribute to physical and functional decline.

• Contribute to identifying new biomarkers and therapeutic targets.

• Participate in teaching and training students, residents, and/or fellows.

• Have opportunities for broader leadership responsibilities within the division.

Appointments will be made at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level within the Adjunct Professor Series, based on qualifications and experience.
(Full series descriptions available via provided UC links.)

Candidates participating in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan must follow policies governing outside professional activities; clinical moonlighting is prohibited.

Some appointments may require partial or full self-funding.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required at Time of Application)

• MD, MD/PhD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in a health-related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience designing and evaluating clinical trials or observational studies related to kidney disease.

Application Requirements

Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (updated)

• Cover Letter

• Additional Materials (Optional)

References

• Contact information for 3–5 referees (no letters required at submission stage)

Apply Online:

UC Recruit link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04403
Help Contact: rgermannkurtz@health.ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to academic excellence and diversity across faculty, staff, and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected categories.

Employees must comply with University policies and may be subject to additional requirements imposed by federal, state, or local directives. UC San Diego is a smoke- and tobacco-free institution.

The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report, containing crime statistics, safety policies, and procedures, is available online (link provided in original posting). Printed copies may be obtained by contacting the UCSD Police Department at (858) 534-4361.

Finalists must disclose any administrative or judicial findings of misconduct within the past seven years, as required under Assembly Bill 810 and Senate Bill 791. Policies governing misconduct, anti-discrimination, and sexual harassment are available via the provided UC links.