Faculty Position – Chief, Pediatric Body Radiology, Department of Radiology, Radiologist

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking an ABR certified or eligible radiologist with subspecialty training in Pediatric Radiology or Oncologic Imaging for a full-time faculty position as the Section Chief of Body Radiology in the Department of Radiology. Faculty tracks include Clinical and Clinician-Scientist. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in pediatric oncologic imaging.

The Department of Radiology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a focused pediatric radiology program dedicated to finding cures for childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases and is a recipient of the Quantitative Imaging Excellence (CQIE) designation. Our department encompasses six sections: Body Radiology, Neuroradiology, Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Image Quantification and Artificial Intelligence (IQAI), and Radiologic Sciences. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional imaging across multiple modalities to guide diagnosis, interventions, and treatment response evaluation, while also driving innovative research to enhance patient care.

The Body Radiology section has a major focus on pediatric cancer imaging but also serves patients with sickle cell disease and other catastrophic childhood illnesses. Most patients are on a clinical trial, often funded by St. Jude, with opportunities to include body imaging endpoints into the trials. The reading room is staffed daily be two Body Radiologists. Multi-disciplinary conferences include Solid Tumor and Lymphoma/Leukemia on a weekly basis and other educational conferences on a monthly basis. 

 

For the clinical service our common reading room is always fully staffed, with locums utilized as needed. Call duties are light. Teleradiology remote services are provided for after hours, weekends, and holidays with St. Jude radiologists providing back-up on an as needed and rotating basis. There is no trauma or emergency room. The clinical service includes a 3D imaging lab, tumor metrics (tumor response evaluation core lab) and advanced image processing lab, and support from three physicists who provide expertise for all imaging modalities. There is a major effort to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) solutions into our daily practice to support our faculty and enhance patient care. We utilize the latest advancements in equipment, with 4 state-of-the-art MRIs, ultrasound units, fluoroscopy suite, X-ray, expanded field-of-view PET/CT, SPECT CT, and 1 CT scanner to be replaced in 2024. 

 

Our research covers a wide spectrum of imaging techniques, including functional MRI (fMRI), spectroscopy, metabolic imaging, structural and connectivity imaging, molecular imaging, and image quantification and artificial intelligence (IQAI). We provide a collaborative culture and mentorship in research and support travel to learn new skills and disseminate our findings. Our research team includes dedicated support staff for grant writing, scientific editing, IRB management, clinical research assistants, advanced image processors, software engineers, data scientists, and biostatisticians. We have a dedicated cyclotron, preclinical imaging research opportunities that include a small animal ultrasound, CT, whole-body PET-CT and ultra-high-field MRI. St. Jude is the only dedicated pediatric hospital with a state-of-the -art whole body PET CT scanner. A 3T MRI dedicated for human imaging research will be installed in FY2026.

The Image Quantification and Artificial Intelligence (IQAI) section is new and expanding and will include a program manager, scrum manager, software engineers, and data scientists with access to biostatisticians, grant writers, IRB support, and study coordinators. The IQAI is internally funded and intended to be a global leader in the research, development, and clinical validation of AI solutions for pediatric imaging. We will enrich our research and development efforts and clinical practice with academic-industrial partnerships and external advisors, and will responsibly share best practices, data, AI solutions, and our knowledge with collaborating institutions. We are building an intelligent imaging data warehouse (I2DW) and partnering with institutional data scientists to create a seamless scientific ecosystem. 

The Department has a variety of educational activities. Trainees include clinical fellows, radiology residents, medical students, post-doctoral candidates, and graduate students. Our faculty are encouraged to disseminate our knowledge at regional, national, and international conferences, and are supported with travel funds. We host our own international educational conference annually.

St Jude compensation packages are highly competitive. Salary varies based upon faculty rank and are determined to be fair market value. Fair market value is dependent upon various factors including candidate experience, skills, certification. We support a variety of professional development and leadership opportunities, faculty wellness, and work-life balance. Clinician-Scientists may receive dedicated lab funding and permanent personnel.

We value teamwork, collaboration, innovation, diversity, wellness, and a happy work environment, and we lift one another up to reach our maximum potential.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Jude does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex, genetic information, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, veteran’s status or disabled veteran’s status with respect to employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment. St. Jude engages in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Requirements:

Candidates must have an MD, DO or equivalent degree, be board certified or eligible by the American Board of Radiology and have experience in pediatric radiology or oncologic imaging. A CAQ in pediatric radiology or neuroradiology is preferred. Applicants must qualify for medical licensure in the State of Tennessee.

Radiologists should demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform/supervise and interpret diagnostic imaging procedures obtained on any age child and young adults. Radiologists participate in multi-disciplinary conferences, provide consultation for clinical services, and provide backup call for teleradiology services on nights and weekends. Radiologists will protocol advanced imaging exams and work with technologist, physicists, and administrators.

Body Radiologists will provide diagnostic services for body CT, body MRI, ultrasound, DEXA, conventional radiographs, and fluoroscopy. Options to support cardiac MRI and/or nuclear radiology are possible but not required.

 

To apply:

Please submit a CV directly online:

 

For more information:

Andrew Smith, MD PhD

Chair, Department of Radiology

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

andrew.smith@stjude.org

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment.

 

Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.

 

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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