Nuclear Medicine Radiologist / Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor, NT (Full-Time)
Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Similar to the previous role, offering significant compensation and engagement in medical advancements within a prestigious academic setting.
- High compensation around $400,000/year.
- Opportunity to influence advancements in nuclear medicine.
- Integration of teaching responsibilities enhances career growth.
- Requires highly specialized qualifications.
Pros
- Attractive salary of approximately $400,000 per year.
- Work within a pioneering institute recognized for its advancements in nuclear medicine.
- Engage in clinical, teaching, and research activities.
Cons
- Requires deep specialization and relevant fellowship.
- Highly competitive academic environment.
- Possibility of demanding clinical duties.
Who it's for
Senior Academic/Clinical • On-site in Pittsburgh
Good fit
- Seasoned nuclear medicine practitioners.
- Individuals committed to education and advancing medical research.
- Candidates eager to work in an elite academic environment.
Not recommended for
- New graduates without the necessary fellowship training.
- Those uninterested in academic contributions.
- Candidates wanting more flexible work conditions.
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/
