Faculty position, Chief of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology

About the role

The Chief of Nuclear Medicine will lead a dynamic program central to St. Jude’s mission of advancing cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. The program will be built around St. Jude’s new extended field-of-view PET/CT, molecular imaging core (cyclotron and radiochemistry lab), expanding molecular imaging research section, and image quantification and artificial intelligence (IQAI) collaboratory.

Responsibilities

• Shape a world-class clinical and research program
• Interpret PET/CT, SPECT/CT, and nuclear scintigraphy studies, primarily serving pediatric oncology patients
• Contribute to innovative research applications for cancer and other catastrophic diseases, including first-in-human imaging agents
• Lead the development and validation of imaging biomarkers and theranostics
• Collaborate with researchers across departments such as Oncology, Surgery, Pathology, and Data Science
• Advocate for extramural funding opportunities

Requirements

• ABNM- or ABR-certified nuclear medicine physician or radiologist with subspecialty training in Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Imaging, and Theranostics
• MD, DO or equivalent degree
• Board certified by the American Board of Radiology and/or American Board of Nuclear Medicine
• Experience in nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, and theranostics
• Qualify for medical licensure in the State of Tennessee

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team
• Proven track record of successful research and clinical outcomes

Skills

• Expertise in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging
• Knowledge of theranostics and artificial intelligence
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong grant writing and advocacy skills

Benefits

St. Jude offers competitive compensation determined by faculty rank and fair market value, as well as comprehensive benefits and programs that support wellness, work-life balance, and career growth.

Pay

Compensation and benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule is designed to be balanced and sustainable, supporting excellence in both patient care and academic productivity.

Contact

To apply, interested candidates should submit a CV directly online. For more information, contact Andrew D. Smith, MD PhD.

Chair of the Department Radiology and Body Radiologist Endowed Chair of Diagnostic Imaging
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
andrew.smith@stjude.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Jude does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex, genetic information, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, veteran’s status or disabled veteran’s status with respect to employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.