CareerPlan

Faculty position, Chief of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology

Memphis, TNFull-time2026-03-26 → 2026-11-12
Based in United States

Core

Lead a world-class clinical and research program in nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, and theranostics for pediatric cancer and catastrophic diseases.

Role type

Senior academic physician-scientist (Chief of Nuclear Medicine)

Builds

A dynamic program centered on an extended field-of-view PET/CT, molecular imaging core (cyclotron and radiochemistry lab), and an image quantification and AI collaboratory.

Domain

Pediatric oncology, nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, theranostics, and artificial intelligence.

Required skills

Nuclear medicine, Molecular imaging, Theranostics, PET/CT interpretation, SPECT/CT interpretation, Radiochemistry, Cyclotron operation, AI in imaging, Grant writing, Clinical trial design, Mentoring

Preferred skills

ABNM or ABR certification, Subspecialty training in Nuclear Medicine, Experience with first-in-human imaging agents, Leadership in academic medicine

Technologies

PET/CT scanners, SPECT/CT systems, Cyclotron, Radiosynthesis systems, AI/ML platforms, Radiology Data Center

Responsibilities

Shape clinical and research program strategy, Interpret PET/CT, SPECT/CT, and nuclear scintigraphy studies, Lead molecular imaging research and theranostic development, Mentor fellows, residents, and students, Pursue extramural funding, Collaborate on AI-driven imaging tools

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership duties