Tenure-Track Translational Imaging Scientist (PET/MRI)

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University invites applications for tenure-system faculty to join the Center for Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy (CIIGT) at ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and/or Professor. The role focuses on advancing translational imaging using PET/MRI, radiopharmaceuticals, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with PHP and IQHE teams.

Successful candidates will contribute to CIIGT’s growth, align with the MSU 2030 plan, and pursue externally funded research across human

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in imaging science, radiology, biomedical engineering, medical physics, nuclear medicine, neuroscience, cancer biology, radiopharmaceutical sciences, or related discipline.
• Expertise in PET imaging, MRI, or molecular imaging and experience applying PET/PET/MRI/PET/CT or related radiopharmaceutical/imaging approaches to scientific and/or clinical questions.
• Evidence of independence and trajectory appropriate to career stage with potential for extramural funding; for Assistant Professor emerging independent program and funding potential; for Associate Professor established independent program and active funding; for Professor sustained leadership and funding.

Skills

PET imaging

MRI

molecular imaging

quantitative image analysis

kinetic modeling

radiotracer development

dosimetry

image-guided applications

imaging methods

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD, MD/DO, DVM) or equivalent

Terminal imaging-related degree

Job description

Michigan State University invites applications for tenure-system faculty to join the Center for Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy (CIIGT) at ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and/or Professor. The role focuses on advancing translational imaging using PET/MRI, radiopharmaceuticals, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with PHP and IQHE teams.

Successful candidates will contribute to CIIGT’s growth, align with the MSU 2030 plan, and pursue externally funded research across human