Nuclear Medicine Physician, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Position Information

Position/Rank

Nuclear Medicine Physician, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Department

00877 - Radiology Clinical

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Track

Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin

12/01/2026

Details

The Nuclear Medicine Section in the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at the University of Utah seeks a faculty member at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank to join our growing clinical and academic program. With new PET and theranostics suites under construction, this position offers an opportunity to help shape the next phase of molecular imaging and targeted radionuclide therapy at an academic medical center.

We welcome applicants committed to excellent patient care, education, and academic collaboration. Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Clinical Practice

• Supervising the administration of standard-of-care lutetium-177, radium-223, and iodine-131 therapies, as well as investigational radionuclide therapies.

• Interpreting oncologic, neurologic, and cardiac PET /CT, general nuclear medicine examinations, and bone densitometry studies.

• Participating in multidisciplinary treatment planning conferences.

• Sharing after-hours home pager call responsibilities with other nuclear medicine faculty.

The position is based at the University’s academic health campus in Salt Lake City, Utah. Home workstations are available for selected remote diagnostic shifts and call responsibilities.

Education and Mentorship

Faculty play an active role in educating diagnostic radiology residents, nuclear radiology fellows, and rotating medical students. Responsibilities include leading didactic lectures and case conferences, supervising trainees on clinical services, and providing individualized teaching and feedback. Our diagnostic radiology residency and nuclear radiology fellowship are ACGME -accredited.

Research and Academic Development

The department offers a strong research environment supported by an on-site cyclotron and radiopharmacy facilities, multiple time-of-flight PET scanners, and a long-axial-field-of-view PET system being installed. These resources create opportunities to contribute to theranostics clinical trials, advanced molecular imaging research, and multidisciplinary collaborations.

Section faculty receive protected academic and administrative time to support research, clinical trial participation, and other academic responsibilities. Section and departmental leadership opportunities may be available to interested and qualified candidates.

Clinical technology includes MIM , 4DM, Philips Vue PACS , Epic, and PowerScribe One.

Qualifications

• An M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent medical degree.

• Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Nuclear Medicine, or subspecialty certification or eligibility in nuclear radiology through the American Board of Radiology.

• Completion of an ACGME -accredited nuclear medicine or nuclear radiology training program.

• Candidates with additional training in another radiology sub-specialty are encouraged to apply.

Living in Salt Lake City

Located in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, Salt Lake City offers an appealing combination of academic opportunity, urban amenities, and year-round outdoor recreation. Faculty enjoy access to hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and snowboarding, with destinations such as Alta, Snowbird, Park City, and Deer Valley within easy reach. Utah’s national parks and distinctive desert landscapes offer additional opportunities for weekend exploration.

Beyond the outdoors, Salt Lake City offers a vibrant arts and cultural community, including the Utah Symphony, theater and dance performances, museums, galleries, and a varied dining scene. Professional and collegiate sports, community events, and activities for a wide range of interests make the region an attractive place to build both a career and a life.

Values and Culture

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by

collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates

who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion,

collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that

is integral to our mission.

Application and Contact Information

Andrew Kozlov

Interim Nuclear Medicine Chief

Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences

University of Utah

30 North Mario Capecchi Drive, Suite 2S106

Salt Lake City, UT 84112
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EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Notice

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Special Instructions for Candidates

References must be external to the University of Utah

Open Date: 11/04/2026

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Requisition Number: PRN04174F

Type: Faculty