About Our Division
The Division of Nephrology-Hypertension at UC San Diego is a preeminent academic nephrology division.
Dr. Joachim Ix leads the team as Chief of the division. Along with Dr. Ix, the Division consists of over 25 full-time faculty members engaged in patient care, education, and innovation in kidney medicine. In-patient nephrology care is centered at our hospitals in the La Jolla and Hillcrest neighborhoods in San Diego, but is not limited there.
Our goal is to bring outstanding nephrology care to the San Diego community broadly, and nephrology clinics and care of our patients occurs across San Diego county. We welcome you to explore our division's dynamic work in patient care, research, education, and policy.
Recruitment open for Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Adjunct) Nephrology Research
The Division of Nephrology-Hypertension in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego 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.
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Adjunct, In-Residence, Clinical X) Nephrology
The Department of Medicine at UC San Diego is seeking Academic Nephrologists to join the Division of Nephrology-Hypertension. Faculty in this role will provide the full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient nephrology care, including dialysis, apheresis, and continuous renal replacement therapies. In addition to clinical service, responsibilities include teaching, mentoring, and contributing to research in kidney disease and innovative models of care.
Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or MD/PhD, be board-certified or board-eligible in Nephrology, and qualify for a California medical license. Preferred candidates will have experience in clinical trial design, hypertension, or related research areas. Appointments will be made at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, with a base salary range of $180,000–$240,000, plus potential additional compensation through the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.
Recruitment open for Fellowship & Education Programs Coordinator
The Department of Medicine (DOM) is the largest department within the UCSD School of Medicine and is responsible for fulfilling the teaching, research and clinical missions of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. The department employs approximately 500 salaried faculty, 168 academic appointees, 331 residents, fellows and postdocs and 480 staff personnel. Under general supervision of the Division Administrator, Division Chief, and the Fellowship Training Program Directors, the Fellowship Coordinator has overall management and responsibility of the Nephrology-Hypertension Fellowship, the Transplant non-ACGME Fellowship Program, and the Division's research training programs: administering the full range of development, design and implementation of training tools, learning materials, control documentation, and record training experiences, to maintain GME/ACGME compliance.
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Nationally Ranked
UC San Diego Health recently ranked No. 1 among hospitals in San Diego, and among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Also in the 2020 report, 10 Adult Specialties within the UC San Diego Health System were Nationally Ranked, including Nephrology.
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