Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 393,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Francisco’s Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging seeks a nuclear medicine trained physician at Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level in Clinical X, In Residence, or HS Clinical series. The role focuses on clinical care, teaching, and research across UCSF health system.

Clinical services include PET/CT, PET/MRI, molecular targeted systemic therapy, and nuclear cardiology; primary appointments at UCSF Moffitt/Long and Mission Bay with potential work at affiliated sites.

Qualifications

• MD degree and ability to practice in California; specialty training in Nuclear Medicine with board certification or eligibility (ABR Alternate Pathway) must be listed on CV.
• Selected candidate will join Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics Division at UCSF.
• Clinical services include PET/CT, PET/MRI, molecular targeted therapies, and nuclear cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services in nuclear medicine at UCSF Moffitt/Long and Mission Bay Hospitals.
• Supervise trainees and teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Develop and sustain an academic career with teaching, research, and clinical excellence.

Skills

Clinical expertise in nuclear medicine

Teaching supervision

Research interest

Education

MD degree

Nuclear Medicine residency/training

ABR Pathway eligibility

Tools

PET/CT

PET/MRI

Molecular targeted therapy

Nuclear cardiology

Job description

Application Window

Open date: May 21, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging is seeking a nuclear medicine trained physician to join the Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics Division within the department. The selected candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Clinical X, In Residence, or HS Clinical series depending on qualifications and interests.

The selected candidate should demonstrate a commitment to building a strong academic career and excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research. The candidate will supervise trainees and provide outstanding teaching to medical students, residents, and fellows at a top radiology training program in the country. To accomplish this, the department seeks candidates who have clinical expertise in nuclear medicine. Clinical services in the division include all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in nuclear medicine, including PET/CT, PET/MRI, molecular targeted systemic therapy, and nuclear cardiology. The selected candidate will provide clinical services primarily at the UCSF Moffitt/Long and Mission Bay Hospitals, but may also include clinical work at other UCSF Health and UCSF affiliated sites.

The position requires an MD degree (or equivalent), ability (or eligible) to practice medicine in California, and completion of specialty training in Nuclear Medicine leading to certification (or eligibility) by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine or be prepared to enter the ABR Alternate Pathway. Applicants must list all of these qualifications (or if pending) on their CV upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

The UCSF Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging offers faculty salaries that are highly competitive with the national radiology benchmarks. The University of California provides employees with a comprehensive health and retirement benefit packages, in addition to many other benefits. For more information, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $149,700-$393,200. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter - In the cover letter, please include a brief description of prior teaching and research experience.

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

* "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

* APM - 035: Affiliation

Job location

San Francisco, CA