Be a Tar Heel! Join Our Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics Team at UNC-Chapel Hill

The Department of Radiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a dynamic Radiologist to join our growing Division of Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics (MIT). This is an outstanding opportunity to practice at one of the nation’s top public universities, renowned for excellence in patient care, research, and education.

At UNC, you’ll become part of a collaborative academic medical center committed to advancing theranostics, molecular imaging, and innovative therapies. With a rapidly expanding theranostic program, we are looking for a faculty member who not only delivers excellent clinical care but also brings vision and leadership to program development. 

This position plays a key role in launching and expanding UNC’s Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (RPT) Program, spanning both UNC Hospital Medical Center and UNC Raleigh Cancer Center.

In collaboration with Radiation Oncology, you’ll help:
•    Build and scale theranostics services
•    Oversee clinical operations and quality initiatives
•    Advance education and program development

Qualified candidates may be considered for a leadership role as Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Co-Director.

The Position
•    Open rank, fixed-term faculty appointment (Instructor through Professor, commensurate with experience).
•    Clinical focus on Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, including PET/CT (with cardiac PET/CT), SPECT/CT, PET/MR, and radionuclide therapy.
•    Opportunities to contribute to multidisciplinary conferences, resident and fellow education, and cutting-edge research.
•    Access to world-class facilities, including a GMP-compliant cyclotron and advanced radiochemistry labs at UNC’s Biomedical Research Imaging Center (BRIC).

Ideal Candidate
•    Board certified (or eligible) by the American Board of Radiology or the American Board of Nuclear Medicine (or international equivalent).
•    Fellowship-trained in Nuclear Medicine (or with equivalent clinical expertise).
•    Strong interest in theranostics and operational program growth.
•    Commitment to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and scholarship.

Why UNC?

Because here, your work matters. You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to innovation, equity, and excellence—while living in a community that offers both professional fulfillment and an exceptional quality of life.

•    Live and work in Chapel Hill, one of the nation’s most desirable college towns, known for its rich culture, recreation, and quality of life.
•    Thrive in a university community offering professional development, comprehensive benefits, and work-life balance.
•    Be part of a team advancing the future of molecular imaging and therapeutic radiology for North Carolina and beyond.

Join us in shaping the future of Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics—at a place where innovation, collaboration, and excellence thrive.

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