Clinician Investigator, Nuclear Medicine

University of Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Productivity incentives

Professional allotment

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking a full-time Clinician Investigator to enhance clinical services and academic programs in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. Candidates with experience in program leadership and radiopharmaceutical therapy are encouraged to apply.

The role involves diagnostic interpretation, patient management, and active participation in clinical operations. Faculty are expected to contribute to teaching and research initiatives. The position comes with a competitive salary, benefits, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Must have an MD or equivalent degree.
• Eligible for Virginia State Medical Licensure.
• Board-eligible or certified in Radiology or Nuclear Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Interpret diagnostic nuclear medicine, PET CT, and hybrid imaging studies.
• Participation in therapeutic radiopharmaceutical services and patient management.
• Active participation in clinical operations, including program growth.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Experience in radiopharmaceutical therapy

Multidisciplinary oncologic care

Program development leadership

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Board eligibility or certification in Radiology (ABR) or Nuclear Medicine (ABNM)

Eligible for Virginia State Medical Licensure

Job description

The Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging at the University of Virginia seeks a full-time Clinician Investigator to support and expand our clinical and academic programs. This recruitment is intended to strengthen core clinical services while continuing to advance innovation in molecular imaging and radiopharmaceutical therapy. Effort distribution and academic track will be aligned with the qualifications and career goals of the selected candidate. Applicants across a spectrum of academic profiles, from clinically focused faculty to clinician scientists, are encouraged to apply.

The primary focus of this position is participation in a comprehensive clinical nuclear medicine and molecular imaging practice. Responsibilities will include interpretation of diagnostic nuclear medicine, PET CT, and hybrid imaging studies; participation in therapeutic radiopharmaceutical services and patient management; engagement in multidisciplinary conferences and direct collaboration with referring providers; call coverage within the division; and active participation in clinical operations, including workflow optimization, service line development, and program growth.

The division is expanding its theranostics services, including structured clinical pathways for radiopharmaceutical therapy. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the continued development and delivery of these services. For candidates with relevant experience and interest, there may be opportunities to assume a substantive role in programmatic development and clinical leadership within theranostics.

All faculty members are expected to contribute to the academic mission of the department through teaching of medical students, residents, fellows, and allied health staff.

Scholarly activity is encouraged and may include clinical research, translational investigation, participation in clinical trials, quality improvement initiatives, or educational scholarship. For candidates with established research programs or strong potential for external funding, effort may be structured to support a more substantial research role.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits plan, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, a professional allotment and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifiations

Qualified candidates must have an MD or equivalent degree, be eligible for Virginia State Medical Licensure, and be board-eligible or certified in Radiology (ABR) or Nuclear Medicine (ABNM).

Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice is required. Experience in radiopharmaceutical therapy and multidisciplinary oncologic care is desirable. Candidates with experience in program development or leadership within theranostics are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

Submit application and include CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references (https://apply.interfolio.com/183222).

For additional information about this position, please contact Nicole Vaughan at [e-mail] or Dr. Mark Ahlman, Professor and Director of Nuclear Medicine, at [e-mail].

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen and drug screen is required for this position prior to employment.