Director, Cardiometabolic Imaging & Cardiology

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine seeks an experienced cardiovascular researcher to join the Division of Cardiology and Pauley Heart Center. The role focuses on translational CV research, noninvasive imaging, and AI-enabled workflows, collaborating across clinical and basic science teams.

The position emphasizes teaching, research in imaging and biomarkers, and manuscript/grant writing with opportunities for independent funding in a vibrant academic environment in Richmond, VA.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent in cardiovascular science or related field.
• Experience with noninvasive imaging modalities (MRI) in clinical or research settings.
• Strong foundation in cardiometabolic disease mechanisms and subclinical disease pathways.
• Experience in both preclinical and clinical research environments.
• Experience with statistical analyses for biomedical research.
• Familiarity with image processing software and interest in AI/ML tools.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across clinical and basic science teams.
• Strong scientific writing skills with experience preparing manuscripts or grant proposals.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate, graduate and early career investigators seeking research opportunities involving CV medicine.
• Conduct research at the interface of cardiometabolic disease and noninvasive imaging.
• Work with center director and computer science team to incorporate AI tools to enhance imaging workflows and data processing.
• Perform image analysis and support research in both preclinical (animal) and human subject studies; assist investigators with image data interpretation and reporting.
• Conduct cardiometabolic molecular experiments independently in preclinical cardiovascular science laboratory and through metabolomic cores; analyze results; perform statistics with statisticians.
• Write manuscripts and seek independent funding through grant proposals.
• Collaborate with faculty, fellows, and staff to support ongoing research and educational missions.
• Present findings at internal meetings and contribute to external publications and conference abstracts.

Skills

MRI experience

Cardiometabolic disease knowledge

Statistical analysis

Academic writing

AI/ML interest

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD/MD/PhD

Tools

Image processing software

AI/ML tools

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine seeks an experienced cardiovascular researcher to join the Division of Cardiology and Pauley Heart Center. The role focuses on translational CV research, noninvasive imaging, and AI-enabled workflows, collaborating across clinical and basic science teams.

The position emphasizes teaching, research in imaging and biomarkers, and manuscript/grant writing with opportunities for independent funding in a vibrant academic environment in Richmond, VA.