Research Assistant Professor in Radiology, Research

Go Huskies; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington in Seattle is recruiting for one full-time Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology. The start date is July 1, 2027, with potential for multi-year appointments and a 12-month service period.

The role requires leadership to establish an independent funded research program in imaging modalities such as MRI, PET, CT, and ultrasound, and collaboration with UW Medicine investigators across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Applications must have a PhD (or foreign equivalent) in basic or clinical science, imaging physics, engineering, computer science, informatics, or a related field
• Demonstrated record of scientific presentations or publications

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an independent funded research program.
• Collaborate across Radiology, Oncology, Neurology, and other disciplines.
• Support teaching, research, and administrative missions in Imaging Research Laboratory, the Department of Radiology, and UW School of Medicine

Skills

PhD required

Publications

Imaging science

Education

PhD or foreign equivalent

Job description

University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: School of Medicine: Radiology

Location

Seattle, WA

Open Date

Sep 17, 2026

Description

The Department of Radiology at the University of Washington is recruiting for one full-time (100% FTE) faculty position at the level of Research Assistant Professor with an anticipated, but flexible, start date of July 1, 2027. Research Assistant Professors are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

The mission of the University of Washington (UW) Department of Radiology is to improve the health of the public using research-driven, imaging-based care with compassion, expertise and inclusiveness. Our vision is advance healthcare through collaborative and diverse teams that lead discovery and educate the future leaders in radiology.

We are proud of our research endeavors, which aim at providing healthcare that is more accessible, less invasive, at a lower cost, and with optimal outcomes. We are ranked in the top 10 of NIH-funded academic radiology departments. Our valued educational programs are geared toward forming physicians and scientists who care deeply about our communities and see innovation as central to the challenges of the future. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the mission of the Department of Radiology and to develop and maintain an independent funded research program.

They will also be expected to form an independent funded research program in imaging of diseases and utilizing radiology imaging methods (e.g. MRI, PET, CT, US, or other modalities). Ideally this program will include UW Medicine investigators from Radiology, Oncology, Neurology, and other relevant medical disciplines. In addition, the successful candidate will be encouraged to form collaborations with researchers in the College of Engineering and other schools, potentially including joint appointments where appropriate.

This position will also be expected to support teaching, research, and administrative missions in the Imaging Research Laboratory, the Department of Radiology, and the UW School of Medicine. All UW faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

The base salary range for this position will be: $8,750 - $11,667 per month ($105,000 - $140,004 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

The University of Washington is the nation’s top public educational and research institution.The School of Medicine has been ranked second in the world, among the top two recipients of federal research grants.Our hospitals consistently rank among the very best. The UW Department of Radiology is internationally recognized as dynamic, progressive, and high impact in the field of Diagnostic Imaging.Our academic enterprise complements the clinical, teaching and research activities of one of the nation's leading healthcare delivery enterprises.

Seattle is consistently ranked among the top urban areas for quality of life, with superb recreation and outdoor activities nearby and a very temperate climate.

Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Applications must have a PhD (or foreign equivalent) in basic or clinical science, imaging physics, engineering, computer science, informatics, or a related field
• Demonstrated record of scientific presentations or publications

Address inquiries to:

Professor of Radiology, Bioengineering, and Radiation Oncology

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