Nuclear Medicine Radiologist (2 Positions)

University of California - Davis; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 475,000 - 575,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Davis is recruiting two full-time Nuclear Medicine Radiologists in the Professor of Clinical or Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series, at Assistant to Full Professor rank. The role includes patient care, teaching, and significant research in theranostics, with strong emphasis on imaging and therapy in a premier academic medical center.

These positions require an MD/DO or equivalent, CA licensure eligibility, and board certification or clear pathway to certification

Qualifications

• Possess an MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
• Licensed or eligible for full licensure in California, and/or eligible for CA Special Permit.
• Willingness to further train in theranostic, cardiac, and oncology fields.
• Board-certified or have a clear pathway to certification in Diagnostic Radiology and/or Nuclear Medicine.
• Strong research background in theranostic agents.

Responsibilities

• Involve in all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in nuclear medicine and oncologic imaging.
• Participation in weeknight and weekend call in a rotation with other Nuclear Medicine Division members.
• Service hours may require routine coverage till midnight.

Skills

Strong research

Willingness to train

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

CA licensure eligible

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $475,000 - $575,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.

Application Window

Open date: October 6, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 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 UC Davis School of Medicine, Department of Radiology is recruiting for two full-time Nuclear Medicine Radiologists in the Professor of Clinical "X" Series or Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series, at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank (commensurate with experience and credentials).

Criteria for the Professor of Clinical "X" Series: The incumbent will be expected to conduct substantial research; provide patient care; teach fellows, residents, and medical students; and perform public and University service. Excellent teaching is essential for appointment in this series.

Criteria for the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series: The incumbent will be expected to teach fellows, residents, and medical students; provide patient care; contribute to scholarly activities; and provide public and University service.

Candidates must possess an M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree. Candidates must be licensed or be eligible for full licensure in the State of California, and/or meet eligibility requirements for a CA Special Permit. Candidates must also be board certified or have a clear pathway to certification in Diagnostic Radiology and/or Nuclear Medicine. The applicant should have willingness to further train in specific areas of division interest (CT, Theranostics, cardiac, and oncology fields). The applicant should have a strong research background experience with Theranostics agents.

The candidate will be involved in all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in nuclear medicine and oncologic imaging. Participation in weeknight and weekend call in a rotation with other Nuclear Medicine Division members is expected. The service hours may require routine coverage till midnight. Nuclear Medicine equipment includes four PET/CT's scanners, and three SPECT-CT cameras. There are three DEXA machines, a thyroid probe and an intra-operative probe for positron emitters available. There are two medical cyclotrons and a state-of-the-art GMP-grade radiochemistry facility on site.

The Department of Radiology performs more than 400,000 examinations per year and has 68 full-time faculty, including 7 Nuclear Medicine Radiologists. The department places an emphasis on image quality and has state-of-the-art equipment, including up to date MRI and CT scanners, including photon counting CT and ultra-high resolution CT. The Explorer total-body PET/CT scanner offers abundant research opportunities. Our clinical and research work extends across multiple premier facilities, including our Level I Trauma Center, the cutting-edge EXPLORER Molecular Imaging Center, and our new state-of-the-art 48X Complex, Outpatient Surgery Center, opened in 2025. At UC Davis, you'll find not only the resources and support of a leading academic medical center but also a shared mission to improve outcomes and bring hope to the patients and communities we serve.

At the UC Davis Health Department of Radiology, we are driven by a clear mission: to deliver the very highest quality patient care, transformative research, and train the next generation of radiology leaders and innovators. As part of the Sacramento region's only academic medical center, we serve a 33-county area spanning 65,000 square miles. We provide advanced imaging, minimally invasive treatments and therapies, and expert care to patients of all ages across a wide range of specialties. Our faculty has a long track record of pioneering new imaging technologies, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies, and we are committed to continuously advancing the frontiers of medicine.

UC Davis is a distinguished university, ranked 5th nationally by the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education and 11th nationally by US News and World Report among U.S. public universities overall and for research funding. It is also ranked #1 by Forbes Magazine as "The 13 Most Important STEM Colleges for Women." Forbes has also ranked UC Davis 52nd among the Best Employers for Diversity. Please review the full position description to learn more about acclaimed university and the notable rankings we have received regarding diversity, environmental sustainability, work-life balance, and more.

Sacramento is at the heart of Northern California and is close to such attractions as San Francisco, Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe, Monterey, and Yosemite. It is culturally diverse and a wonderful place to raise a family, with affordable housing and multiple parks, rivers, and bicycle trails. Known as the "City of Trees," Sacramento has been named one of the Ten Best Cities for Urban Forest. The city is also being promoted as "America's Farm to Fork Capital," with a growing dining scene that can compete with larger cities across the US. A newly built sports and entertainment arena offers a year-round venue for sports, concerts, and other events.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Possess an M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree

Licensed or be eligible for full licensure in the State of California, and/or meet eligibility requirements for a CA Special Permit.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Willingness to further train in specific areas of division interest (theranostic, cardiac, and oncology fields).

Board certified or have a clear pathway to certification in Diagnostic Radiology and/or Nuclear Medicine.

Strong research background experience with theranostic agents.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

About UC Davis

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 prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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