Vice Chair Radiology Research​/Rank DOQ

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Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: 2025 - 377

Department

Business Unit(College/Institute)

Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine

FTE:

TBD

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Academic - TBD

Work Schedule

Requisition Category

Requisition Category Faculty

Requisition Title

Requisition Title Vice Chair Radiology Research/Rank DOQ

Job Title/Academic Rank

Job Title/Academic Rank Vice Chair Radiology Research/Rank DOQ

Additional Requisition Title

Appointment Type

Appointment Type DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category

Job/EEO Category Faculty

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 12/18/2025

Position Qualification

Position Summary

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. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a nationally recognized research program, drive translational research initiatives, mentoring faculty and trainees in radiology research, and securing extramural funding to advance imaging science and improve patient outcomes. Join a nationally recognized academic medical center with access to cutting-edge facilities, including collaboration with the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center— Nebraska’s only NCI
-designated cancer center in the state and one of just 73 nationwide.

The ideal candidate will be a fellowship-trained radiologist and appointed to an on-site dual-role faculty position with responsibilities equally divided between radiology research (0.5 FTE ) and sub-specialized clinical practice (0.5 FTE ). Candidates must demonstrate a proven record of exceptional clinical expertise in their radiology sub-speciality.

The department is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in theranostics
, who would contribute clinically to a busy nuclear medicine practice,
or those with a background in informatics or artificial intelligence
, who would practice within a diagnostic radiology sub-specialty. Sub-specialty alignment may be prioritized based on departmental needs.

• 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

• Sub-specialized focus:
  All radiology sub-specialties are welcome to apply and must demonstrate a proven record of exceptional clinical expertise
• The department is especially interested in candidates with expertise in theranostics who can…