Nuclear Medicine Radiologist (2 Positions)

The UC Davis School of Medicine, Department of Radiology is recruiting for two full-time Nuclear Medicine Radiologists 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. 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. Candidates must also be board certified or have a clear pathway to certification in Diagnostic Radiology and/or Nuclear Medicine. The applicant should have willingness to further train in specific areas of division interest (CT, Theranostics, cardiac, and oncology fields).

The applicant should have a strong research background experience with Theranostics agents. The candidate will be involved in all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in nuclear medicine and oncologic imaging. Participation in weeknight and weekend call in a rotation with other Nuclear Medicine Division members is expected.

The service hours may require routine coverage till midnight. Nuclear Medicine equipment includes four PET/CT’s scanners, and three SPECT-CT cameras. There are three DEXA machines, a thyroid probe and an intra-operative probe for positron emitters available. There are two medical cyclotrons and a state-of-the-art GMP-grade radiochemistry facility on site.

The Department of Radiology performs more than 400,000 examinations per year and has 68 full-time faculty, including 7 Nuclear Medicine Radiologists. The department places an emphasis on image quality and has state-of-the-art equipment, including up to date MRI and CT scanners, including photon counting CT and ultra-high resolution CT.

The Explorer total-body PET/CT scanner offers abundant research opportunities. 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, opened 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. 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.

UC Davis is a distinguished university, ranked 5th nationally by the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education and 11th nationally by US News and World Report among U.S. public universities overall and for research funding. It is also ranked #1 by Forbes Magazine as “The 13 Most Important STEM Colleges for Women.” Forbes has also ranked UC Davis 52nd among the Best Employers for Diversity.

Please review the full position description to learn more about acclaimed university and the notable rankings we have received regarding diversity, environmental sustainability, work-life balance, and more. Sacramento is at the heart of Northern California and is close to such attractions as San Francisco, Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe, Monterey, and Yosemite.

It is culturally diverse and a wonderful place to raise a family, with affordable housing and multiple parks, rivers, and bicycle trails. Known as the “City of Trees,” Sacramento has been named one of the Ten Best Cities for Urban Forest. The city is also being promoted as “America’s Farm to Fork Capital,” with a growing dining scene that can compete with larger cities across the US.

A newly built sports and entertainment arena offers a year-round venue for sports, concerts, and other events.