Faculty Position - Nuclear Medicine Physicist (Academic Track)

University of Minnesota; Twin Cities (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated nuclear medicine physicist to join their esteemed Medical School. This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide critical support and services to the Radiology Department while engaging in teaching and scholarly activities. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in medical physics and be certified or eligible by the relevant boards. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance and continuous learning, this role allows you to contribute to an academic environment that fosters growth and innovation. Join a team that values your expertise and supports your career development in a flexible work setting.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Generous time off

Continuous learning opportunities

Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

Disability and employer-paid life insurance

Excellent retirement plans

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Financial counseling services

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• PhD in medical physics or equivalent required.
• Experience in nuclear medicine physics support and services.

Responsibilities

• Provide Nuclear Medicine Physics Support to the Radiology Department.
• Participate in teaching and scholarly work in the medical field.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Physics

Teaching

Dosimetry Calculations

Equipment Certification

Regulatory Compliance

Education

PhD in Medical Physics

Job description

The University of Minnesota Medical School seeks a full-time ABR or ABSNM certified/eligible nuclear medicine physicist. Academic rank, compensation, and appointment type will be based on qualifications and experience.

Candidates must have demonstrated ability in teaching and scholarly productivity. Minimum requirements are a PhD in medical physics or equivalent, certification by the American Board of Radiology or American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine or board-eligibility.

This position will primarily provide Nuclear Medicine Physics Support and Services to the Radiology Department. The ideal candidate should demonstrate experience in equipment certification (acceptance testing, annual testing, etc.), shielding calculations, site planning, and technologist QA/QC in Nuclear Medicine. Additional experience in diagnostic medical physics duties is preferred but not required. The candidate should demonstrate experience in dosimetry calculations for our theragnostic center and be able to work closely with the radiation safety office with respect to regulatory compliance. Faculty will participate in all facets of the radiology department, including teaching of both residents and graduate students.

Academic time will be used to pursue scholarly work in the candidate’s area of specialty/research expertise and to provide grant assistance to members of the radiology faculty. Academic faculty will be active in their national organizations and foster an academic environment for medical students, residents, and faculty.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost