Description

NUCLEAR MEDICINE DIVISION CHIEF

PRIORITY DEADLINE: MAY 29, 2026

The Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences invites 
applications for a visionary leader to serve as Division Chief of Nuclear Medicine. This is an 
opportunity to shape clinical care, education, research, and culture at one of the nation’s premier 
academic medical centers. This position reports directly to the Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, 
and collaborates with departmental and hospital leadership.

Why IU?

• Opportunity to lead and grow a dynamic nuclear medicine division at the forefront of molecular 
  imaging and theranostics, with a rapidly expanding radioligand therapy program.
• Leverage an established Radiochemistry Research Core featuring an 11-MeV Siemens Eclipse cyclotron, 
  19 Comecer hot cells, and multiple automated synthesis systems for production of F-18, C-11, N-13, 
  O-15, and Ga-68 radiopharmaceuticals.
• Be a part of the largest medical school in the nation.
• New medical school campus and research buildings opened in downtown Indianapolis in 2025.
• New consolidated Academic Health Center, including hospital and outpatient facilities, opening in 
  2027.
• Our department ranked 1st among Big Ten schools and 13th nationally in overall NIH funding by the 
  Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research in 2024.
• Collaborate with the newly established departmental Medical Imaging Research Institute (MIRI), 
  including the Cancer Imaging and Theranostics Research Center, Research Imaging Core, and 
  state-of-the-art PET/CT, PET/MR, and preclinical imaging infrastructure.
• Train the next generation of radiologists through an ACGME-accredited Nuclear Radiology Fellowship 
  program and an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology undergraduate program.
• Benefit from a strong dual-employment partnership between IU School of Medicine and IU Health, 
  which provides access to the latest research, training, clinical care, and educational 
  opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Total compensation (salary + benefits) estimated between $640,000–$665,000 for associate professor 
  and above, with ample opportunities for supplemental income.
• Comprehensive benefits package through Indiana University, one of the state’s largest employers.
• Dual-employment offers unique investment opportunities (401(k) plus 457(b) and 403(b), dual Roth 
  contributions, HSA rollover). Tuition benefit for dependent students attending Indiana University.
• Relocation assistance and dual-career support.

Vibrant City, Exceptional Suburbs

Indianapolis offers a thriving downtown and family-friendly suburbs. Many faculty choose to live in 
Carmel, Zionsville, and Fishers, which are frequently ranked among the best places to live 
nationally. The region combines top-rated public and private schools, affordable housing, and 
cultural amenities with a strong life sciences economy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified candidates will hold an MD/DO, be board-certified in Diagnostic Radiology, with 
  subspecialty certification in Nuclear Radiology or board-certified in Nuclear Medicine, and have 
  prior leadership experience.
• A track record and commitment to education and scholarship in at least one mission area is 
  expected.
• Experience with theranostics, radioligand therapy, and/or radiopharmaceutical development 
  is highly desirable.
•  Research experience and grant funding are assets but not required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and integrate the department’s four missions—clinical, research, education, and culture—within 
  the division.
• Provide strategic vision for the growth of theranostics, molecular imaging, and radiopharmaceutical 
  therapy programs across the IU Health system.
• Strengthen and develop new relationships across the Academic Health Center, the University, and the Medical Imaging Research Institute.
• Serve as a role model and mentor, fostering excellence and supporting faculty and trainees to 
  achieve their highest potential. Improve, develop, and implement systems, procedures, policies, and 
  faculty development opportunities.

 HOW TO APPLY

• Please see the online application HERE.
• For questions regarding the position and application process, please contact Dr. Matthew Jones.

For more information regarding our institution, please see the department, division, and IU School of Medicine websites.

IU School of Medicine is committed to being an institution that reflects the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve and pursues the values of equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive 
learning and working environments for our learners, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity 
and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.