Pediatric Radiologist

Position overview



Salary range:
The salary range for this position is $475,000 - $575,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan

Application Window

Open date: May 8, 2026

Next review date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The UC Davis School of Medicine, Department of Radiology is actively recruiting for one full-time Diagnostic Pediatric Radiologist in the Professor of Clinical "X" Series or Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series, at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank (commensurate with experience and credentials).

Criteria for the Professor of Clinical "X" Series: The incumbent will be expected to conduct substantial research; provide patient care; teach fellows, residents, and medical students; and perform public and University service. Excellent teaching is essential for appointment in this series.

Criteria for the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series: The incumbent will be expected to teach fellows, residents, and medical students; provide patient care; contribute to scholarly activities; and provide public and University service.

Candidates must possess an M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree. Applicant must be fellowship trained in Pediatric Radiology or possess equivalent work experience and have a documented interest in research and teaching. Candidates must be licensed or be eligible for full licensure in the State of California, and/or meet eligibility requirements for a CA Special Permit. Expertise in most aspects of General Pediatric Radiology (excluding Neuroradiology, Interventional Radiology, and Nuclear Medicine) is required. CAQ eligibility and an excellent track record in scholarly activities is preferred.

Clinical responsibilities include all areas of pediatric radiology (radiographs, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, and MRI). Clinical service coverage is at UC Davis Children's Hospital. Daily and call coverage is divided equally among all faculty within the division. Most teaching is conducted during daily read-out sessions with residents. Pediatric Radiology faculty also share in the division's responsibility to deliver didactic and case-based conferences to Radiology residents and medical students rotating in Radiology. The group participates actively in multidisciplinary conferences.

The Department of Radiology performs approximately 400,000 examinations per year and has 45 full-time faculty, including 4 Pediatric Radiologists. The department has state-of-the-art equipment, including new MRI scanners and a brand-new pediatric fluoroscopy suite. It is the country's first adopter of the new ultra-high-resolution Cannon CT scanner. The new Explorer total-body PET/CT scanner offers abundant research opportunities.

At the UC Davis Health Department of Radiology, we are driven by a clear mission: to deliver the very highest quality patient care, transformative research, and train the next generation of radiology leaders and innovators. As part of the Sacramento region's only academic medical center, we serve a 33-county area spanning 65,000 square miles. We provide advanced imaging, minimally invasive treatments and therapies, and expert care to patients of all ages across a wide range of specialties. Our faculty has a long track record of pioneering new imaging technologies, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies, and we are committed to continuously advancing the frontiers of medicine.

Recently, Forbes named UC Davis Health to its "America's Best Large Employers" list for 2025, ranking us as the No. 19 employer nationally with at least 5,000 employees and as the top hospital or health system in California for the second consecutive year.

Our clinical and research work extends across multiple premier facilities, including our Level I Trauma Center, the cutting-edge EXPLORER Molecular Imaging Center, and our new state-of-the-art 48X Complex, Outpatient Surgery Center, opening in 2025. At UC Davis, you'll find not only the resources and support of a leading academic medical center but also a shared mission to improve outcomes and bring hope to the patients and communities we serve.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Possess an M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree

Licensed or be eligible for full licensure in the State of California, and/or meet eligibility requirements for a CA Special Permit. Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Fellowship trained in Pediatric Radiology or possess equivalent work experience

Expertise in most aspects of general pediatric radiology (excluding neuroradiology, interventional radiology, and nuclear medicine)

Experience with and ability to teach medical students, residents, and fellows

Experience with and interest in clinical research

Ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

CAQ eligibility


An excellent track record in scholarly activities

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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About UC Davis

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state for federal law.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check.

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service are embodied by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values. A variety of resources and programs are available to academics, staff, and students that reflect the core values reflected in our strategic plan: "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400.

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The University of California and UC Davis are committed to offering a wide variety of benefits for employees. The University of California Employee benefits and UC Davis New Employee benefits webpages have additional information.

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Job location
Sacramento, CA