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The Division of Nephrology and Hypertension in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City Utah is seeking applications for tenureline faculty at all levels (Assistant Associate or full Professor depending on experience and qualifications). The Division Department and University have vibrant collaborative research communities spanning the translational spectrum. Current areas of research in the division include but are not limited to basic translational and clinical research in the areas of chronic kidney disease genetics dialysis vascular access molecular physiology hypertension and health equity. A new CardioRenal & Metabolism Center under the direction of Nephrology and Cardiovascular Medicine faculty was inaugurated in 2024. Nephrology faculty hold adjunct appointments in Nutrition & Integrative Physiology Population Health Sciences Human Genetics Pathology and Biomedical Engineering. New Division faculty will be supported in seeking appointments in these or other departments based on research area and will also have access to graduate programs through these departments. Institutional initiatives include Diabetes & Metabolism; Immunology Inflammation & Infectious Disease; Genomic Medicine; Digital Health; and Data Exploration and Learning for Precision Health Intelligence. These initiatives which many Nephrology faculty participate in provide intellectual communities including seminars workshops and scientific retreats; opportunities for collaboration; and seed grants and other research funding. Seed grants are also offered by the Department of Internal Medicine the School of Medicine and the Senior Vice President for Health Sciences. Nephrology faculty are also investigators in the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research & Training Institute and the University of Utah Molecular Medicine Program (U2M2. U2M2 provides an interdisciplinary home for wet bench/early translational researchers from across clinical departments and newly recruited faculty may be eligible for joint recruitment into U2M2. Many of the MD and PhD faculty in Nephrology hold joint appointments at the Salt Lake City Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center offering opportunities for VA funding. New faculty may be eligible for VA joint appointments. Core facilities provide access to stateoftheart instrumentation and expert consultation across a broad range of scientific techniques including microscopy flow cytometry genomics metabolomics proteomics genetic engineering drug discovery and others. Consultative services and support are also available in the areas of biostatistics study design grant development and technology licensing and commercialization. The Utah Population Database facilitates familybased genetic studies. Career development support across career stages is available through multiple departmental and institutional resources. Minimum qualifications MD and/or PhD or equivalent degree with postdoctoral research training with strong potential for highimpact federally funded research. Preferred qualifications Applicants with federally funded research programs and at senior levels with national and/or international recognition as well as applicants with high potential for collaboration within the Division Department or University will be prioritized particularly those whose research synergizes with institutional priorities. These include Diabetes & Metabolism; Immunology Inflammation & Infectious Disease; Genomic Medicine; Digital Health; and Data Exploration and Learning for Precision Health Intelligence. We strongly encourage applications from physicianscientists and candidates from all populations including those who have been underrepresented in academic medicine and science and candidates with nontraditional backgrounds. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae; cover letter; and twopage research statement outlining current and future research projects here: Inquiries may be sent to: Dr. Aylin Rodan Division Chief Division of Nephrology & Hypertension; . Nestled amidst the Wasatch Front and Oquirrh Mountains on the west side of the Rockies Salt Lake City offers an excellent quality of life with cultural events college and professional sports restaurants nightlife familyfriendly activities and access to worldclass outdoor recreation. Members of the University of Utah community hail from across the U.S. and the world and come from varied backgrounds as does the broader Salt Lake City community. Restaurants food markets and cultural activities (such as dance music and festivals) reflect this cultural variety. The Salt Lake City International Airport is located close to the city and is expanding providing direct flights across the U.S. and to international destinations. The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration excellence leadership and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion collaboration innovation accountability acceptance integrity quality and trust that is integral to our mission.