Clinician Investigator - Charlottesville, VA, United States - UVA Health System

Description

The Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging in the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging at the University of Virginia is recruiting for a physician scientist.

The tenure-eligible Clinician Investigator track will be 50% research and 50% clinical, educational and service.

The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to adding to the fundamental understanding and application of molecular imaging, theranostics, and/or targeted radiotherapy by promoting translational research efforts that will serve as the future basis for advanced preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Compensation will depend on the faculty rank and academic accomplishments/portfolio of the applicant, and is consistent for all Diagnostic Radiologists and Nuclear Medicine/Molecular physicians.

We offer a very competitive base salary and benefits plan, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, professional allotment and a sign-on bonus.

For more information about the department, please visit the following website:
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The Clinician Investigator will conduct rigorous research designed to provide evidence needed to drive changes in patient care delivery, clinical outcomes, and health policy.

The Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging is a collegial and collaborative team with a rich and long-standing tradition of excellence in research, patient care, education and service.

Developing a productive and independently functioning research program, including eventually serving in active leadership roles for clinical trials

• Building productive research collaborations with clinician and basic scientist colleagues in Radiology and other departments, centers and institutes at UVA as well as with other institutions, industry and/or organizations
• As your career progresses, invitations to serve on study sections and boards of funding agencies and in leadership roles for national organizations and research initiatives as well as serving as a mentor to more junior faculty and trainees

Approximately 50% of effort should involve clinical work in the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging division, including call coverage.

While performing clinical service, the candidate will be expected to teach medical students, residents, and fellows as well as the technical, nursing and administrative support staff.

Some contributions to volunteer service activities (i.e. department and institutional committees) is expected.

• This vibrant and enlightened small city is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and has excellent public and private schools, diverse housing options and exceptional food, beverage, music, and art scenes. C. and Shenandoah National Park are each a short drive away. For more information about UVA And the Charlottesville community please see and .

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or equivalent degree, be eligible for Virginia State Medical Licensure, and be board eligible or certified in Radiology or Nuclear Medicine.

Application Instructions Submit application and include CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references (

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.

We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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