Vice Chair Radiology Research/Rank DOQ

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 250,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous CME budget

Home workstations provided

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) seeks a fellowship-trained radiologist to serve as Vice Chair of Radiology Research. The role combines leadership of a translational imaging program with a half-time clinical practice in radiology, fostering collaboration across departments and the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

The ideal candidate will lead a nationally recognized research program, mentor trainees, and secure extramural funding while contributing to a busy nuclear medicine

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained radiologist with proven clinical expertise in radiology sub-specialty.
• Strong track record in translational or clinical research.
• Interest or experience in theranostics, AI, or informatics to support imaging sciences.

Responsibilities

• Develop a nationally recognized radiology research program.
• Mentor faculty, residents, and students in research methods and scholarship.
• Lead investigator-driven imaging trials and secure extramural funding.
• Support clinical trials and collaborate with tumor metrics lab.

Skills

Fellowship trained radiologist

Research leadership

Theranostics

Informatics/AI

Education

Board certified/eligible in Radiology

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: 2025 - 377

Department

Business Unit(College/Institute)

Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine

FTE:

TBD

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Academic - TBD

Work Schedule

Requisition Category

Requisition Category Faculty

Requisition Title

Requisition Title Vice Chair Radiology Research/Rank DOQ

Job Title/Academic Rank

Job Title/Academic Rank Vice Chair Radiology Research/Rank DOQ

Additional Requisition Title

Appointment Type

Appointment Type DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category

Job/EEO Category Faculty

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 12/18/2025

Position Qualification

Position Summary

The University of Nebraska Medical Center ( UNMC ) is seeking an accomplished leader to serve as Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Radiology. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of radiology through innovative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strategic leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a nationally recognized research program, drive translational research initiatives, mentoring faculty and trainees in radiology research, and securing extramural funding to advance imaging science and improve patient outcomes. Join a nationally recognized academic medical center with access to cutting-edge facilities, including collaboration with the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center— Nebraska’s only NCI -designated cancer center in the state and one of just 73 nationwide.

The ideal candidate will be a fellowship-trained radiologist and appointed to an on-site dual-role faculty position with responsibilities equally divided between radiology research (0.5 FTE ) and sub-specialized clinical practice (0.5 FTE ). Candidates must demonstrate a proven record of exceptional clinical expertise in their radiology sub-speciality.

The department is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in theranostics, who would contribute clinically to a busy nuclear medicine practice, or those with a background in informatics or artificial intelligence, who would practice within a diagnostic radiology sub-specialty. Sub-specialty alignment may be prioritized based on departmental needs.

Research Position Highlights

• Develop a nationally recognized research program in radiology with a focus on innovation and clinical interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Collaborate with research divisions throughout the UNMC system including NCI designated Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
• Manage translational research initiatives that combine basic science discoveries with clinical applications to improve patient care.
• Secure extramural funding through grants and strategic partnerships.
• Participate in departmental strategic planning, aligning research goals with the missions of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
• Mentor faculty, residents, fellows, and medical students in research methodologies, scholarly productivity, and career development.
• Design, initiate, and lead investigator-driven imaging trials and develop competitive research proposals.
• Provide support for clinical trials in radiology and interface between research coordinator and interdisciplinary teams.
• Lead and further develop an established Tumor Metrics Lab in the Department of Radiology

Clinical Position Highlights

• Sub-specialized focus: All radiology sub-specialties are welcome to apply and must demonstrate a proven record of exceptional clinical expertise
• The department is especially interested in candidates with expertise in theranostics who can contribute to a busy nuclear medicine practice, as well as those with other diagnostic radiology sub-specialities with a background in informatics or artificial intelligence. An interest in tumor metrics / clinical response evaluation would also be of benefit.
• Participate in tumor boards for multidisciplinary disease groups
• Virtually no call: no primary evening/overnight/weekend shifts, only minimal back-up call for rare coverage during connectivity outages or to provide consultations on cases for our highly trained remote teleradiologists
• Home workstations given to all faculty
• Flexible, equitable, and transparent scheduling – can take vacation in half-day blocks, long-term vacation planning within the group, academic time built into the schedule, dedicated preparation times for all tumor boards, etc.
• Salary and vacation: Highly competitive total compensation package including salary and time off when compared to Midwest private practices
• Generous CME budget

Environment & Technology

• The department values clinical excellence and high-level resident education but not at the expense of physician staff burn-out or the requirement for burdensome call responsibilities
• Relaxed, collegial environment
• State-of-the-art imaging equipment across CT, MRI , ultrasound, nuclear medicine, PET /CT, and diagnostic radiology
• Supportive, progressive department culture focused on professional satisfaction and work-life balance

The University of Nebraska Medical Center ( UNMC ) is committed to creating a learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.

Supplemental Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Radiology
• Completion of a radiology fellowship
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Nebraska
• Strong commitment to clinical excellence and collaborative practice
• Demonstrated interest and experience in academic radiology research with a proven record of research productivity
• Prior leadership experience desired with the preferred candidate having a proven track record of mentoring junior faculty, residents, and medical students through various research endeavors including project completion, paper writing, and grant applications

Required Documents

• C.V.

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Doc

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office environment, Clinical environment Other working environment NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting 2-5 hours

Crawling Not Applicable

Driving

Driving Occasionally

Kneeling

Kneeling Occasionally

Reaching

Reaching Occasionally

Sitting 2-5 hours

Standing

Standing Occasionally

Squatting Occasionally

Walking

Walking Occasionally

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric

Atmospheric No

Blood/body fluids

Blood/body fluids Yes

Chemical hazards

Chemical hazards No

Working on or around moving machinery

Working on or around moving machinery Yes

Electrical current

Electrical current No

Noise No

Changes of temperature/humidity

Changes of temperature/humidity No

Wear PPE

Wear PPE No

Work with laboratory animals

Work with laboratory animals No

Radiation

Operating hand/power tools

Operating hand/power tools No

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Body fluids – potential due to interaction with patients. Moving machinery – x ray equipment has movement.

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation

Fine Manipulation Both

Repetitive Motion

Repetitive Motion Yes

Grasping

Grasping NA

If you selected any area above, please explain

Manipulation and repetitive motion – keyboarding and handwriting

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

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