Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Tenure System

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University invites applications for tenure-system faculty to join the Center for Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy (CIIGT) at ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and/or Professor. The role focuses on advancing translational imaging using PET/MRI, radiopharmaceuticals, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with PHP and IQHE teams.

Successful candidates will contribute to CIIGT’s growth, align with the MSU 2030 plan, and pursue externally funded research across human

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in imaging science, radiology, biomedical engineering, medical physics, nuclear medicine, neuroscience, cancer biology, radiopharmaceutical sciences, or related discipline.
• Expertise in PET imaging, MRI, or molecular imaging and experience applying PET/PET/MRI/PET/CT or related radiopharmaceutical/imaging approaches to scientific and/or clinical questions.
• Evidence of independence and trajectory appropriate to career stage with potential for extramural funding; for Assistant Professor emerging independent program and funding potential; for Associate Professor established independent program and active funding; for Professor sustained leadership and funding.

Skills

PET imaging

MRI

molecular imaging

quantitative image analysis

kinetic modeling

radiotracer development

dosimetry

image-guided applications

imaging methods

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD, MD/DO, DVM) or equivalent

Terminal imaging-related degree

Job description

Working/Functional Title
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Tenure System

Position Summary

Michigan State University's Department of Radiology invites applications for tenure-system faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and/or Professor to join the Center for Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy (CIIGT). Successful candidates will contribute to the scientific growth and national prominence of the CIIGT, a state-of-the-art translational imaging center equipped with a Siemens Biograph One PET/MRI system, advanced radiopharmacy capabilities, and extensive preclinical (https://imaging.iq.msu.edu/) and clinical imaging resources (https://biomedicalimaging.msu.edu). They will interact with our Precision Health Program (PHP; https://radiology.msu.edu/research/precision-health-program) and the Institute for Quantitative Health Sciences and Engineering (https://iq.msu.edu/) to advance new technologies aimed at improving health.

The CIIGT harnesses the full potential of Michigan State University’s unique research and clinical assets. With two co-located medical colleges, a college of nursing, a college of veterinary medicine, nationally recognized programs in animal and agricultural sciences and our world-renowned Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (Facility for Rare Isotope Beams), the Institute for Quantitative Health Sciences and Engineering, and clinical imaging research (https://izzofamilymedicalcenter.com/), combined with established and emerging clinical partnerships across the state, CIIGT is a truly distinctive research environment, unlike any other in the world. CIIGT is an inspiring and tangible manifestation of MSU’s One Team, One Health initiative envisioned to bring our strengths in human, animal and environmental health together to become a national powerhouse of precision health and healing. The CIIGT provides a collaborative nexus of innovation uniquely enabling scientists to leverage human and large animal models and reciprocal translation to the benefit of all life.

This position is part of Michigan State University’s Global Impact Initiative (GII), a comprehensive strategic investment in new and enhanced research endeavors designed to advance big ideas, innovation, and global impact while responding to the MSU 2030 Strategic Plan. The GII supports faculty recruitment in high-priority areas of research and aligns investments with university and college priorities, historical strengths, and new opportunities for growth.

As part of this strategic investment, faculty members will bring or develop innovative, externally funded research programs and work closely with the CIIGT Director and investigators across the Colleges of Human Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering, and other university partners to advance translational imaging research spanning human and animal health.

Please note that this is a union position represented by the Union of Tenure System Faculty (UTSF). The university is working with the union to establish a collective bargaining agreement.

Professional Misconduct Review

A professional misconduct review is a prerequisite for a candidate to be selected for this position. Applicants will be asked to disclose whether they are subject to any pending investigation, findings or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Professional misconduct includes misconduct related to a person’s employment, including, but not limited to, theft, embezzlement, research integrity, discrimination, or harassment under civil rights laws and policies, including protected identity harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct (sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, etc.), and retaliation. All applicants will be asked to sign an authorization and release, which authorizes the University to contact the candidate’s current and former employers, for a period of 7 years prior to the date of application, related to any pending investigations, findings of responsibility and/or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Nothing will be sent to current or former employers unless the candidate reaches the semi-finalist stage.

The existence of professional misconduct history does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment. The University will assess the history, including any information provided by the candidate, in determining whether it is compatible with the position. The University may decline to hire a candidate based on the professional misconduct review. All records obtained from external employers will be kept in a secure location, separate from personnel files. If an applicant fails to sign the authorization and release, the application will be deemed incomplete and will be withdrawn.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Terminal - imaging science, radiology, biomedical engineering, medical physics, nuclear medicine, neuroscience, cancer biology, radiopharmaceutical sciences, or a related discipline

Minimum Requirements

• Appropriate doctoral degree (PhD, MD/DO, DVM, or equivalent) in imaging science, radiology, biomedical engineering, medical physics, nuclear medicine, neuroscience, cancer biology, radiopharmaceutical sciences, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in PET imaging, MRI, or molecular imaging and experience applying PET, PET/MRI, PET/CT, or related radiopharmaceutical/imaging approaches to important scientific and/or clinical questions. Relevant expertise may include quantitative image analysis, kinetic modeling, radiotracer development, dosimetry, image-guided applications, or other advanced imaging methods.
• For the proposed rank: evidence of independence and a trajectory appropriate to the candidate's career stage, including success in obtaining, or strong potential to obtain, competitive extramural funding. Assistant Professor candidates should demonstrate an emerging independent program and strong funding potential; Associate Professor candidates should demonstrate an established independent program and active extramural support; Professor candidates should demonstrate a sustained, significant record of independent extramural support and research leadership.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong record of mentoring students, trainees, and early-career investigators.
• Experience in translational science, image-guided therapies, and/or clinical trials.
• Evidence of interdisciplinary research and team building.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter summarizing your qualifications and interest
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and funding history
• A vision statement for research (3 page maximum)
• Names and contact information for at least three professional references

Special Instructions

Proof of license and/or certifications may be requested during the interview process.

Review of Applications Begins On

11/01/2026

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to ionizing radiation and radiopharmaceuticals

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

www.radiology.msu.edu

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.