Associate/Full Professor - Faculty - Radiology, Translational Biomedical Imaging Research

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Faculty – Radiology, Translational Biomedical Imaging Research

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center are seeking faculty in translational biomedical imaging research. This position is available at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level. Senior faculty appointments require a minimum of 50% salary support from external funding sources.

Position Overview
The Department of Radiology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor to develop a nationally prominent neuroimaging research program. We seek an accomplished investigator with a compelling scientific vision, a sustained record of extramural funding, and demonstrated success in multidisciplinary research and mentorship.

This senior recruitment represents a major institutional investment in imaging science and neuroscience. The successful candidate will shape the strategic direction of neuroimaging research at Ohio State, build an integrated program spanning methodological innovation and clinical translation, and collaborate closely with investigators in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, and the Ohio State Neuroscience Research Institute.

Leadership and Scientific Scope

The appointee will:

• Develop and lead an internationally recognized, externally funded neuroimaging research program.
• Advance innovative MRI, PET, molecular imaging, quantitative imaging, and multimodal approaches to brain health and disease.
• Create collaborative initiatives that connect imaging scientists, neuroscientists, clinicians, engineers, physicists, data scientists, and physician-scientists across the university.
• Translate imaging technologies, biomarkers, and analytic methods into clinical and population-based investigations.
• Mentor junior faculty and trainees and contribute to a rigorous, collaborative academic environment.

Exceptional Imaging Environment

The successful candidate will play a key role in the Ohio State Center for Imaging Excellence (CIE), an institutional hub for imaging innovation, translational research, and clinical implementation. Planned state-of-the-art resources include:

• A Siemens MAGNETOM Cima.X 3T MRI system with substantial dedicated research access.
• A Siemens Biograph Vision.X PET/CT system with substantial dedicated research access.
• Complementary MRI, PET/CT, multimodality imaging, and computational resources across the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
• Access to broad clinical and research populations within a large, integrated academic health system.

This environment provides a unique opportunity for a senior investigator to build a cohesive neuroimaging enterprise, develop cross-disciplinary scientific programs, and accelerate translation of advanced imaging methods into human studies and clinical care.

Qualifications

• MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline.
• Academic record appropriate for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor with tenure at The Ohio State University.
• Internationally recognized scholarship in neuroimaging or a closely related field.
• Sustained success in obtaining peer-reviewed extramural research funding and an active funded research program.
• Demonstrated scientific leadership, collaboration, and mentorship.
• Ability to provide external funding support for at least 50% of base salary.

Why Ohio State

Ohio State offers the scale, clinical reach, interdisciplinary partnerships, and institutional commitment needed to support a transformative neuroimaging program. The Department of Radiology provides an academic home for imaging research and training, with established strengths in imaging technology innovation, artificial intelligence, and translational science. The broader environment includes the College of Medicine, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, the Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Neuroscience Research Institute, and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science.

Application and Inquiries

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement of no more than three pages, and a statement of teaching and mentoring. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Confidential inquiries and nominations: Anna Godwin, Research Faculty Recruiter, Anna.Godwin@osumc.edu

Scientific or programmatic questions: Orlando Simonetti, PhD, Chair of the Search Committee, orlando.simonetti@osumc.edu

Department/Division Overview
The Department of Radiology is rapidly growing, with expanded services at off-site imaging centers, and renovations to our existing clinical spaces and new spaces through the medical center strategic expansion project ($3 Billion):

• Main campus: New construction of a state-of-the-art 830-bed hospital tower, a biomedical research tower, and a Health Sciences building that will house the College of Medicine

• Around the city: Construction of 2 newly designed ambulatory care centers in New Albany and Dublin now completed and open in addition to 16 established ambulatory care centers up and running today

The benefits of working for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center:

• Competitive base salary with ample additional income opportunities

• Unmatched Retirement Benefits:

• 14% employer match

• Eligible to participate in 403(b) and 457(b) Supplemental Retirement Accounts

• Increased retirement savings through Retirement Continuation Plan 415(m)

• Exceptional health, vision, and dental benefits, including:

• Health Reimbursement Account

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Family Building Assistance and Benefits

• Lifestyle Spending Accounts

• Childcare Programs

• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and institutional support to fulfill requirements

• Tuition Assistance Plan covers, up to:

• 10 credit hours per term for faculty and staff

• 50% of a dependent’s fees per semester

• 11 Recognized Annual Holidays

• Annual Leave Accruals:

• 15 days of Sick Time

• 22 days of Vacation Time

• Generous CME allowance

As part of the College of Medicine at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC, Academics & Research | Ohio State Medical Center (osu.edu)), the Department of Radiology (Radiology Department I Ohio State College of Medicine (osu.edu)) provides an academic home for medical imaging research and training at Ohio State. Faculty in the College of Medicine have access to resources to assist in grant writing, management, and to stimulate collaboration, and has established resources in clinical data and high-performance computing and data storage. The Ohio State University is one of the nation’s largest integrated health sciences campuses, with access to a CTSA-funded Center for Clinical and Translational Science and a state-of-the-art 1 million square foot, NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Comprehensive Cancer Center are nationally recognized for clinical, educational, and research excellence. We are one of the largest health systems in the state of Ohio. The Ohio State University College of Medicine has annual research funding of over $400M, including NIH grant funding of $237M. The Department of Radiology has over 70 faculty members and a large array of imaging facilities on the main OSU campus and at multiple satellite clinics across central Ohio, conducive to clinical research. The Wright Center of Innovation in Biomedical Imaging houses imaging research faculty and an array of imaging equipment, including Siemens 0.55T Free.Max, 3T Vida, and Philips 3T MRI systems, plus a Philips Vereos PET/CT scanner. The newly opened Carmenton Innovation District includes the Pelotonia Research Center and James Outpatient Care Center that houses Ohio’s first proton therapy center. Construction is also underway on a state-of-the-art 830-bed hospital tower, a biomedical research tower, and a Health Sciences building that will house the College of Medicine.

By joining our faculty, you will have excellent opportunities for advancement, while working with an exceptional cadre of multidisciplinary providers. Faculty are supported by many outstanding clinical, research, and educational resources in the department and institution, including substantial, dedicated expertise in imaging technology innovation, artificial intelligence, and health services research.

Faculty Defined
Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a doctor of medicine (MD), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research.

Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.

Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.

The Ohio State University College of Medicine
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Ranked as the 28th Best Medical School – Research, 40th Best Medical School – Primary Care, it is known nationwide for curricular innovation, pioneering research, and outstanding patient care at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. With more than 2,600 faculty members, the college comprises 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments and a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

The Wexner Medical Center
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we're proud to be celebrating our 31st consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 10 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and two selected as high performing. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 14 out of 20 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, heart attack, heart bypass surgery and heart failure.

The University

Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

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