***New Facility*** Medical Imaging Research Radiologist Desired for The OSU Wexner Medical Center

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is continuing to expand, providing world-class medical care to our diverse patient population, and is seeking talented radiologists to support our mission.

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Department 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 is now completed and open, in addition to 16 established ambulatory care centers up and running today.

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 organization, including substantial, dedicated expertise in imaging technology innovation, artificial intelligence, and health services research.

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Position Overview:

The Department of Radiology at The Ohio State University (OSU) is currently seeking applicants for tenure-track physician faculty. Rank of assistant, associate or full professor and startup package are commensurate with academic record and experience. The OSU College of Medicine and Department of Radiology have made significant commitments towards expanding medical imaging research, with strategic focus areas including magnetic resonance and molecular imaging in cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neuroscience. Candidates who are passionate about collaborative, patient-centered clinical excellence, dedicated to advancing research and innovation, committed to education, and inspire inclusivity are encouraged to apply. He/she/they will contribute to the Department’s ambition while upholding the organization’s mission and values.

As part of the College of Medicine at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, the Department of Radiology 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 and serve a large and diverse patient population. 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.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Successful candidates for tenure-track positions are expected to develop and lead an independent research program. For most candidates, this will involve participation in institutional efforts to translate novel imaging technologies and methodologies into clinical practice. However, qualified candidates with a focus on basic research or health services research are also encouraged to apply. Candidates are expected to secure grant funding, mentor trainees, and work collaboratively with investigators across the College of Medicine and the university.

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Requirements:

• Senior level appointment requires an established history of research accomplishment and grant funding, as well as active grants
• MD, DO, or MD/PhD in imaging and/or imaging-related fields.
• Board certification in Radiology (ABR, AOBR)
• Must possess or be eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio
• Must support and embrace the diverse and inclusive culture of College of Medicine, the Medical Center, and the University

Ideal candidate may have research interests and a track record of success in any of multiple areas of research, but the following areas of research are of particular interest:

• Translational research in MRI applications in cancer, cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, or MRI-guided interventions.
• Translational research in molecular imaging applications in cancer, cardiovascular disease, or neuroscience.
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in medical imaging, ranging from image reconstruction and image analysis to deep learning based medical imaging report generation and analysis.

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Compensation Package:

Salary: Commensurate with experience level, $25,000 Bonus, $10,000 Relocation Assistance

Retirement Benefits: 14% Employer match, Supplemental Retirement Accounts 403(b) and 457(b)

Paid Time Off: 176 Hours of Annual Vacation, 120 hours of Annual Sick Time, 11 Recognized Annual Holidays, and Generous CME Allowance

Exceptional health, vision, and dental benefits: Health Reimbursement Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Assistance Benefits: 10 credit hours per term for faculty and staff covered, 50% of a dependent’s fees per semester covered

Fringe Benefits: Family Building Assistance and Benefits, Lifestyle Spending Accounts, Childcare Programs, Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and institutional support to fulfill requirements.

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How to Apply:
To apply, please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Direct all confidential inquiries and nominations to Tyler K. Smith, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, at tyler.smith@osumc.edu.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check

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• For the 31st consecutive year, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has been ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list.
• This year, we’re proud to say that the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center remains #1 in Columbus, the second Best Hospital in Ohio and has been nationally ranked in 10 specialties.
• In 2023, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center earned a spot in the Top 100 on the Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers for the third consecutive year.
• Our unparalleled benefits package includes retirement, medical and dental plans, malpractice, conference/vacation and tuition reimbursement for qualifying dependents.
• The College of Medicine at OSUWMC offers a unique and highly active mentorship program geared toward career advancement of new faculty members.

• We promote and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and continue to be ranked on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. 
• The Ohio State University along with its academic partner the Wexner Medical Center are located in Columbus, Ohio, the state capitol and the 14^th largest city in the United States.
• From historic communities and suburban living to college crowds and nightlife, Columbus is a friendly Midwestern town with metropolitan style.
• With easy commutes and low cost of living relative to comparable metropolitan areas.  Central Ohio has a temperate climate where fall and spring delight while summers are not too oppressively hot or humid and winters are not too cold or snowy.
• The city is renowned for its leading technological companies, vast academic resources, thriving industry, an eclectic mix of entertainment, dining and shopping, and easily accessible opportunities for sports and recreation for participants and fans alike.
• The university and medical center are home to an exciting, growth-oriented culture of innovation and discovery.

Together, these entities have established a bold vision to ensure that the university will be among the leading public universities in the nation for research and creative expression to address critical societal challenges and that the medical center will pioneer breakthrough health care solutions to improve peoples’ lives.

For more information about Columbus, please visit https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/careers/about-columbus