"Nuclear Medicine Physician"

Job Details

Salary:
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Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Assistant Professor (CHS)

Job Summary:

The Department of Radiology offers a unique opportunity for a Nuclear Medicine Physician to support the Department of Radiology to contribute to our growing Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging section. This faculty member will pursue an academic career in Molecular Imaging and Radiotheranostics with opportunities for leadership roles in our radiology department within the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging section and the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center. Additional opportunities also may arise for clinical work in subspecialty radiology section (Cardiovascular, Chest, Abdominal and etc.) and are available for candidates eligible, for American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification in diagnostic radiology (DR).

The University of Wisconsin Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging provides image interpretation of a wide range of nuclear medicine procedures including positron emission tomography (PET) examinations. The section is composed of experts in multiple areas including general nuclear medicine and PET imaging, nuclear cardiology, PET/ MR, prostate cancer imaging and therapy, and the imaging and treatment of patients with thyroid cancer. Therapies in patents with various forms of cancer are routinely performed with unsealed sources, such as radioactive iodine in patient with thyroid disease and 177-Lu DOTATATE for patients with neuroendocrine tumors. The section is part of an expanding theranostics program using both clinically approved and investigational agents. This is a growing are with state-of-the-art imaging equipment including PET/CT, PET/MR and SPECT/ CT.

The UW Department of Radiology consists of more than 120 faculty across 12 specialty section, reading over 60,000 diagnostic scans per year. We train more than 50 residents and fellows per year and have an extensive presence throughout the medical student curriculum. The Department of Radiology benefits from strong collaborations with the Department of Medical Physics, and together the two share over 70,000 square ft. of facilities within the Wisconsin Institutes of Medical Research, including over $30 million of state-of-the-art equipment in PET, CT, MR, angiography, ultrasound and PACS. The Department is also home to several services dedicated to supporting our researchers, including the cutting-edge Radiopharmaceutical Production Facility (RPF) and the Medical Imaging Research Services core, which provides extensive regulatory, grant administration, technical consultation, and image analysis services.

• Full time is preferred but consideration will be given for an appointment at less than 100 percent.
• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
• Applicants who are interested in pursuing an academic career in the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging section will be considered for the titles listed: Clinical Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS) or Assistant Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Clinical duties will be assigned in the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging section and will include the following job duties:

• Performing and interpreting the clinical nuclear medicine PET and Nuclear Cardiology studies
• Evaluating and treating radiotheranostic patients with a high level of excellence.

This position will play a central part in the teaching program engaging with radiology residents and nuclear residents in lectures, regular imaging and radiotheranostics clinical conferences, journal clubs, protocol reviews, as well as side-by-side instruction in the clinic. This position will also participate in medical student teaching. Opportunities exist for participation and development of our nuclear medicine residency program and emerging theranostics training.

The Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging section offers an abundance of opportunities for multi-disciplinary clinical and translational molecular imaging and radiotheranostics research, ranging from artificial intelligence, radiotheranostics and dosimetry and novel translational radiopharmaceuticals. Opportunities exist for participation and development of our nuclear medicine residency program and emerging theranostics training.

The Nuclear Medicine section offers an abundance of opportunities for multi-disciplinary clinical and translational molecular imaging and radiotheranostics research, ranging from artificial intelligence, radiotheranostics and dosimetry and novel translational radiopharmaceuticals.

Department:

The UW Department of Radiology provides excellence in patient care in an environment that is respectful of others, adaptive to change, accountable for outcomes, and attentive to the needs of underserved populations. We are dedicated to sharing our clinical expertise through regional outreach to the people of Wisconsin and their healthcare providers. We provide an environment for education of our trainees, staff, and healthcare professionals through scholarly conferences and continuing education programs. We improve human health by developing innovative imaging technology through basic and translational research in collaboration with colleagues at UW-Madison and beyond. We support the Wisconsin Idea to improve people’s lives beyond our walls by collaborating with industry to translate modern technology into daily clinical practice. We support the economic development of Wisconsin and the financial wellbeing of UW Health. We recruit and develop dedicated faculty and health professionals who inspire their co-workers and students towards lifelong learning, research discovery, service to their community and clinical excellence.

Compensation:

Negotiable

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• WI medical license is required by start date of position.
• American Board of Nuclear Medicine (ABNM) or American Board of Radiology (ABR) Board certified or board eligible (Dual Pathway or Nuclear Medicine Fellowship trained) is required by start date of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Fellowship training in Molecular Imaging is preferred.

• All Faculty: The chosen candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• CHS Faculty: The chosen applicant will participate in administrative, and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Education:

MD, DO, or equivalent is required by start date of position.

How to Apply:

Please click the “Apply” button to start the application process by either selecting “I am a current employee” or “I am not a current employee” in the UW Application System. You will then be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter

Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written applications materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicant to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is November 7, 2025; however, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.