The Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging at Yale School of Medicine invites applications for the position of Section Chief of Nuclear Medicine. This is a full-time faculty appointment with academic rank and track commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Section Chief of Nuclear Medicine will provide strategic, clinical, and academic leadership for a comprehensive and growing nuclear medicine program within Yale New Haven Health System. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary section delivering the full spectrum of general nuclear medicine, PET/CT, radionuclide therapies, and an expanding theranostics program, with PET/MRI capability being introduced in Yale’s new $848M Neuroscience Tower.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of nuclear medicine at a leading academic medical center by advancing clinical operations, education, research, faculty development, and innovation.
Leadership and Administrative Responsibilities
The Section Chief will:
· Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for all clinical, operational, and academic activities of the Nuclear Medicine section
· Coordinate and lead regular section faculty meetings and communicate key information from departmental and health system leadership
· Collaborate closely with Yale New Haven Hospital co‑managers, referring physicians, and departmental leadership to optimize clinical services across the health system
· Lead initiatives to improve workflow efficiency, patient experience, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
· Oversee clinical scheduling and coverage using QGenda, ensuring equity, transparency, and advance publication of schedules
· Anticipate staffing needs and make annual faculty and coverage recommendations to the Department Chair
· Manage conflict resolution within the section and foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment
· Complete annual professional practice evaluations (OPPE), FDAQs and support departmental quality assurance and IT initiatives
· Actively participate in departmental growth, expansion activities, and strategic planning
Education and Teaching
· A strong commitment to teaching, mentorship, and faculty wellness is essential.
Academic and Research Leadership
· The successful candidate will promote and oversee scholarly activity within the section, supporting research productivity, educational innovation, and national visibility. Faculty benefit from close collaboration with the Yale PET Center and the Yale Biomedical Imaging Institute, with established tradition in research excellence and research facilities that include a medical cyclotron, PET radiochemistry with over 40 active INDs, high resolution brain PET-CT (HRRT and NeuroExplorer), 2 whole body PET-CT, 4 whole body 3T MR, one whole body 4T MR as well as state-of-the art small animal imaging resources. The Section Chief will mentor junior faculty in academic development, promotion planning, and career advancement.
Performance and Accountability
The Section Chief will be expected to meet annual key performance indicators (KPIs) established in collaboration with departmental leadership. KPIs may include section productivity, report turnaround times, live work incidence, protocolling efficiency, and other quality metrics.
· Board certified in Diagnostic Radiology (ABR) and Nuclear Medicine (ABNM)
· Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Connecticut
· Demonstrated record of clinical excellence in nuclear medicine
· Prior leadership experience or strong evidence of leadership potential
· Commitment to education, mentorship, and faculty development
· Interest or experience in research, theranostics, and program growth is strongly preferred
Interested applicants should upload their CV and cover letter to: apply.interfolio.com/187007
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.
Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires
The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.
