Vice Chair Radiology Research/Rank DOQ

About the role

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is seeking an accomplished leader to serve as Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Radiology. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of radiology through innovative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strategic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop a nationally recognized research program in radiology with a focus on innovation and clinical interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Collaborate with research divisions throughout the UNMC system including NCI designated Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
• Manage translational research initiatives that combine basic science discoveries with clinical applications to improve patient care.
• Secure extramural funding through grants and strategic partnerships.
• Participate in departmental strategic planning, aligning research goals with the missions of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
• Mentor faculty, residents, fellows, and medical students in research methodologies, scholarly productivity, and career development.
• Design, initiate, and lead investigator-driven imaging trials and develop competitive research proposals.
• Provide support for clinical trials in radiology and interface between research coordinator and interdisciplinary teams.
• Lead and further develop an established Tumor Metrics Lab in the Department of Radiology.

Requirements

• Fellowship-trained radiologist
• On-site dual-role faculty position with responsibilities equally divided between radiology research (0.5 FTE) and sub-specialized clinical practice (0.5 FTE)
• Proven record of exceptional clinical expertise in a radiology sub-speciality
• Expertise in theranostics, nuclear medicine, informatics, or artificial intelligence

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree
• Board certification in Radiology
• Current Nebraska Medical License

Skills

• Strong research and grant writing skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to mentor and develop junior faculty and trainees

Benefits

• Generous CME budget
• Virtually no call: no primary evening/overnight/weekend shifts, only minimal back-up call for rare coverage during connectivity outages or to provide consultations on cases for our highly trained remote teleradiologists
• Home workstations given to all faculty
• Flexible, equitable, and transparent scheduling
• Highly competitive total compensation package including salary and time off when compared to Midwest private practices

Pay

• Highest competitive total compensation package including salary and time off when compared to Midwest private practices

Schedule

• Virtually no call: no primary evening/overnight/weekend shifts, only minimal back-up call for rare coverage during connectivity outages or to provide consultations on cases for our highly trained remote teleradiologists
• Flexible, equitable, and transparent scheduling

Interested candidates should apply at the following link: https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/94927.

| Date Posted | June 9, 2026 | |---|---| | Requisition | 95021 | | Located In | Omaha, NE | | SOC Category | 29-1062.00 Family and General Practitioners |