Nuclear Medicine Physician, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health seeks a Nuclear Medicine physician at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank to join a growing clinical and academic program in Salt Lake City. The role includes leadership in a new PET and theranostics suite and opportunities to contribute to education, clinical care, and research.

Candidate involvement in teaching diagnostic radiology residents, nuclear radiology fellows, and medical students is expected, with protected time for research and academic

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent medical degree required.
• Board certification in Nuclear Medicine or eligibility.
• ACGME-accredited nuclear medicine training required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise standard-of-care lutetium-177, radium-223, and iodine-131 therapies and investigational radionuclide therapies.
• Interpret oncologic, neurologic, and cardiac PET/CT, general nuclear medicine exams, and bone densitometry.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning conferences.
• Share after-hours pager call with other nuclear medicine faculty.

Skills

Nuclear medicine expertise

Academic medicine

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Educational mentorship

Education

MD or equivalent medical degree

Board certification in Nuclear Medicine or eligibility

ACGME-accredited nuclear medicine training

Subspecialty radiology training encouraged

Tools

MIM

4D Medical Imaging (4DM)

Philips Vue PACS

Epic

PowerScribe One

Job description

Position Information

Position/Rank

Nuclear Medicine Physician, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Department

00877 - Radiology Clinical

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Track

Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin

12/01/2026

Details

The Nuclear Medicine Section in the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at the University of Utah seeks a faculty member at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank to join our growing clinical and academic program. With new PET and theranostics suites under construction, this position offers an opportunity to help shape the next phase of molecular imaging and targeted radionuclide therapy at an academic medical center.

We welcome applicants committed to excellent patient care, education, and academic collaboration. Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Clinical Practice

• Supervising the administration of standard-of-care lutetium-177, radium-223, and iodine-131 therapies, as well as investigational radionuclide therapies.

• Interpreting oncologic, neurologic, and cardiac PET /CT, general nuclear medicine examinations, and bone densitometry studies.

• Participating in multidisciplinary treatment planning conferences.

• Sharing after-hours home pager call responsibilities with other nuclear medicine faculty.

The position is based at the University’s academic health campus in Salt Lake City, Utah. Home workstations are available for selected remote diagnostic shifts and call responsibilities.

Education and Mentorship

Faculty play an active role in educating diagnostic radiology residents, nuclear radiology fellows, and rotating medical students. Responsibilities include leading didactic lectures and case conferences, supervising trainees on clinical services, and providing individualized teaching and feedback. Our diagnostic radiology residency and nuclear radiology fellowship are ACGME -accredited.

Research and Academic Development

The department offers a strong research environment supported by an on-site cyclotron and radiopharmacy facilities, multiple time-of-flight PET scanners, and a long-axial-field-of-view PET system being installed. These resources create opportunities to contribute to theranostics clinical trials, advanced molecular imaging research, and multidisciplinary collaborations.

Section faculty receive protected academic and administrative time to support research, clinical trial participation, and other academic responsibilities. Section and departmental leadership opportunities may be available to interested and qualified candidates.

Clinical technology includes MIM , 4DM, Philips Vue PACS , Epic, and PowerScribe One.

Qualifications

• An M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent medical degree.

• Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Nuclear Medicine, or subspecialty certification or eligibility in nuclear radiology through the American Board of Radiology.

• Completion of an ACGME -accredited nuclear medicine or nuclear radiology training program.

• Candidates with additional training in another radiology sub-specialty are encouraged to apply.

Living in Salt Lake City

Located in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, Salt Lake City offers an appealing combination of academic opportunity, urban amenities, and year-round outdoor recreation. Faculty enjoy access to hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and snowboarding, with destinations such as Alta, Snowbird, Park City, and Deer Valley within easy reach. Utah’s national parks and distinctive desert landscapes offer additional opportunities for weekend exploration.

Beyond the outdoors, Salt Lake City offers a vibrant arts and cultural community, including the Utah Symphony, theater and dance performances, museums, galleries, and a varied dining scene. Professional and collegiate sports, community events, and activities for a wide range of interests make the region an attractive place to build both a career and a life.

Values and Culture

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by

collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates

who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion,

collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that

is integral to our mission.

Application and Contact Information

Andrew Kozlov

Interim Nuclear Medicine Chief

Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences

University of Utah

30 North Mario Capecchi Drive, Suite 2S106

Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Email:[e-mail]
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

References must be external to the University of Utah

Open Date: 11/04/2026

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Requisition Number: PRN04174F

Type: Faculty