Faculty Position in Pediatric Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology

Job Summary

The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a full-time faculty position in the Department of Radiology for a neuroradiologist with subspecialty training in Neuroradiology.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will be a clinician scientist whose career goals include both outstanding clinical service in neuro-oncologic imaging and innovative research that advances the field of neuro-oncologic and catastrophic disease imaging. A commitment to education is also highly valued and expected. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Department Overview

• Focused primarily on pediatric neuro-oncologic imaging
• Serves cancer survivor research participants and patients with hematologic, infectious, and rare neurologic diseases
• Rich opportunities for collaboration and developing imaging biomarkers and endpoints
• Supports a tumor metrics (response evaluation) lab and receives assistance from three physicists who provide expertise in MRI and CT
• Interprets predominantly MRI exams and some CT exams using the latest imaging technologies
• Utilizes a photon-counting CT scanner coming online in early 2026
• Has a dedicated cyclotron and extended field-of-view PET/CT scanner
• Engaged in advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and quantitative imaging to improve patient care and research
• Harnesses the power of imaging informatics and AI to accelerate research, clinical care, and translational efforts in pediatric radiology

Research

• Access to IQAI and the Radiology Data Center for data science and quantitative imaging research
• Support from dedicated staff for grant writing, IRB management, clinical research coordinators, image processing, and biostatistics
• Opportunities to develop novel imaging biomarkers and AI tools that impact patient care, clinical trials, population science, and research
• Internal institutional funding opportunities and support from mentorship and infrastructure aimed at securing extramural grants from agencies such as the NIH, foundations, and industry partners

Education

• Teaching and mentoring radiology fellows, radiology residents, medical students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
• Support for professional development through travel funds for faculty presentations at national and international conferences
• Hosts an annual international educational conference and a separate scientific symposium

Compensation and Environment

Competitive compensation determined by faculty rank and fair market value, comprehensive benefits, and programs that support wellness, work-life balance, and career growth. The department fosters a culture of impact, excellence, collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect.

Requirements

• An MD, DO or equivalent degree
• Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Radiology
• Experience in pediatric neuroradiology
• Qualification for medical licensure in the State of Tennessee

Contact Information

To apply: Interested candidates should submit a CV directly online.

For more information: Andrew Smith, MD PhD
Member and Chair Endowed Chair of Diagnostic Imaging
Department of Radiology
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
andrew.smith@stjude.org