Research Assistant Professor in Radiology, Research

About the role

The Department of Radiology at the University of Washington is recruiting for one full-time (100% FTE) faculty position at the level of Research Assistant Professor with an anticipated, but flexible, start date of July 1, 2027. Research Assistant Professors are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12‑month service period (July 1–June 30). Faculty with 12‑month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12‑month period (July–June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. The mission of the UW Department of Radiology is to improve the health of the public using research‑driven, imaging‑based care with compassion, expertise and inclusiveness. Its vision is to advance healthcare through collaborative and diverse teams that lead discovery and educate the future leaders in radiology. The department’s research aims to provide healthcare that is more accessible, less invasive, lower cost, and with optimal outcomes, and it is ranked in the top 10 of NIH‑funded academic radiology departments. Its educational programs train physicians and scientists who care about their communities and see innovation as central to future challenges.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the mission of the Department of Radiology and develop and maintain an independent funded research program.
• Form an independent funded research program in imaging of diseases using radiology imaging methods (e.g., MRI, PET, CT, US, or other modalities), ideally involving UW Medicine investigators from Radiology, Oncology, Neurology, and other relevant disciplines.
• Encourage collaborations with researchers in the College of Engineering and other schools, potentially including joint appointments where appropriate.
• Support teaching, research, and administrative missions in the Imaging Research Laboratory, the Department of Radiology, and the UW School of Medicine.
• Engage in teaching, research, and service as expected of all UW faculty.

Qualifications

• PhD (or foreign equivalent) in basic or clinical science, imaging physics, engineering, computer science, informatics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated record of scientific presentations or publications.

Benefits

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.

Pay

The base salary range for this position will be: $8,750 - $11,667 per month ($105,000 - $140,004 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.