Nuclear Medicine Radiologist / Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor, NT (Full-Time)
Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Exceptional role offering high compensation, academic involvement, and the chance to contribute to significant advancements in nuclear medicine.
- Competitive salary of around $400,000/year.
- Possibility to contribute to significant advances in nuclear medicine.
- Engagement in academic responsibilities enhances professional stature.
- Requires a high level of qualification and experience.
Pros
- High salary range reflects the advanced nature of the role (approx. $400,000/year).
- Chance to work at a leading facility with cutting-edge technology.
- Engagement in teaching and research alongside clinical practice.
Cons
- Requires extensive qualifications and specialization.
- Competitive nature of the academic environment.
- Potential for high workload associated with clinical responsibilities.
Who it's for
Senior Academic/Clinical • On-site in Pittsburgh
Good fit
- Established nuclear medicine professionals.
- Individuals passionate about teaching and research.
- Candidates looking to work in a leading medical institution.
Not recommended for
- New medical graduates without specific training.
- Those preferring non-academic or pure clinical roles.
- Candidates looking for flexible remote working options.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
The Nuclear Medicine Division at UPMC and the UPMC/University of Pittsburgh invites applications for an academic nuclear medicine physician faculty position. The Division of Nuclear Medicine encompasses a broad and comprehensive program of clinical and research activities with state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional faculty expertise to provide outstanding patient care, teaching, and research opportunities. The Division provides comprehensive diagnostics and radiopharmaceutical therapy services to the center’s five main core hospitals in the city of Pittsburgh, including the Hillman Cancer Center. Additional imaging services are provided across multiple centers across UPMC network.
UPMC is a world leader in research and development of both instrumentation and radiotracers. The first PET/CT scanner was invented at UPMC, and we have over 100 radiolabeled compounds for human and animal use, including Pittsburgh Compound B (PiB). The facilities include state of the art whole body scanner quadra amongst other multiple PET/CT scanners, SPECT/ CT throughout the network. The division conducts large volumes of general nuclear medicine, oncologic and non-oncologic imaging, neuroimaging, PET CT imaging. The division also provides substantial volume of radionuclide therapies including pluvicto and lutathera as well as non-FDA approved therapies via participation of clinical trials. In addition, dedicated didactic and clinical teaching is provided to ACGME accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency program trainees and a dedicated PET/CT fellowshipDuties for this position will consist of a mix of clinical, teaching, and academic responsibilities. Candidates with interest in academic and clinical nuclear medicine with strong skills in PET CT and theragnostic will be desirable. The position will be based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
Minimum requirements:
- MD degree, or equivalent.
- Board-eligible or board-certified by the American Board of Radiology and/ or the American Board of Nuclear Medicine.
- Eligible for unrestricted licensure in Pennsylvania.
- Completion of a Nuclear Medicine fellowship training is also required for ABR eligible/certified candidates.
UPMC is a $26 billion global health enterprise with more than 95,000 employees headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, including 5,000 employed physicians, 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals, 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites, a health insurance services division, and international and commercial services. The Department of Radiology at UPMC is one of the largest academic radiology programs in the country. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.radiology.pitt.edu/
