The Division of Transplant Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is seeking an academic Transplant Surgeon to join the faculty at an Instructor/Assistant or Associate Professor level.
The successful candidate will have an MD or equivalent, be Board eligible or Board certified in Surgery, have completed a fellowship training program at an ASTS-certified transplant surgery training program, and be eligible for a Massachusetts Medical License.
This position is for a kidney/pancreas transplant surgeon with dedicated time spent in basic/ translational research. The candidate should possess strong clinical expertise in kidney and pancreas transplantation, minimally invasive living donor nephrectomies and proficiency in multi-organ deceased donor organ procurement. Expertise in robotic surgery is a plus. The candidate is also expected to perform general and vascular access surgeries and should be committed to excellence in quality and patient safety. The Division has a research focus on transplant immunology, immunosenescence, organ reconditioning and rejuvenation. Research will be an integral part of the position. The candidate is expected to successfully seek funding and establish an independent transplantation research portfolio. A robust infrastructure will be available for research support. There will also be an opportunity for transplant-related health services research at the Center for Surgery and Public Health. Basic science research efforts will be supported through the Transplant Surgery Research Laboratory. The candidate will also have an active role in the education and teaching of medical students and residents.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Department of Surgery are committed to ensuring our diverse community feels welcome, cared for, and valued. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff and patients, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
A selection committee, headed by Stefan Tullius, MD, Chief of Transplant Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, will be reviewing all applicants. Interested candidates should submit curriculum vitae and letter of interest by email to: Gerard M. Doherty, MD, Chair, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital at: surgeryfacultyaffairs@bwh.harvard.edu
