Neuroradiology/Physician Scientist Opportunity in Illinois

Carle Health and the Carle Illinois College of Medicine are seeking a BE/BC Fellowship-Trained Neuroradiologist to join our expanding academic team in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. This unique role offers a balanced blend of clinical practice, research and academics, ideal for candidates passionate about advancing neuroimaging and patient care.

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This unique opportunity offers equal parts cutting-edge clinical neuroradiology practice and pioneering translational research, with the opportunity to lead groundbreaking 7T MRI investigations designed to solve real-world clinical challenges and redefine the medical imaging and treatment standard of care. 

Opportunity Details Include:

General/Clinical:

• 100% Neuroradiology: NO weekends, NO evenings, NO nights, NO holidays, NO call
• Comprehensive Stroke Center with Level I Trauma Center and active Neurosurgical, Neurology and Otolaryngology referral bases
• Opportunities for flexible scheduling with private on-site office/workspace
• State-of-the-art equipment including a new 7T MRI scanner, Visage PACS, EPIC EMR
• Candidate must be proficient (or willing to grow) in advanced imaging modalities including MR spectroscopy/perfusion and fMRI. Basic fluoroscopic-guided spinal procedures and neuro spine plain films interpretations are also a prerequisite
• Clinical responsibilities include interpretation of infant, pediatric, and adult cross-sectional examinations of the head, neck, brain, and spine, neuro-relevant plain films, spine service including diagnostic lumbar punctures, myelograms, and intrathecal chemotherapy, advanced and high field 7T MRI interpretation including MR Spectroscopy/Perfusion, CSF cine flow, vessel wall imaging, and fMRI

Research:

• Dedicated 50% protected research time, focused on cutting-edge high field MRI neuroradiology research
• Access to a new 7T MRI scanner for advanced neuroimaging investigations spanning basic, translational, and clinical research
• Collaborative research environment with established Carle/University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (UIUC) scientists and engineers, Carle clinicians across multiple departments, and Carle Illinois College of Medicine students
• Expectation and support for securing intramural and extramural funding to develop hypothesis-driven research protocols
• Publication and academic growth opportunities with resources to establish an independent research program
• Build a robust clinical translation program for 7T MRI, bridging research and clinical environments
• Experience with high field MRI and proven track record of academic productivity strongly preferred
• Articulated plan for translating novel technologies and findings along one or more translational research lines required

Teaching & Mentorship:

• Mentor the next generation of radiologists and scientists including undergraduates, medical students, residents, fellows, graduate students, and post-doctoral candidates
• Cross-institutional teaching opportunities with access to both UIUC community and visiting scholars from other institutions
• Collaborative approach to research and clinical care expected
• Faculty appointment through the Carle Illinois College of Medicine

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About Carle Health

Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all here at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,500 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses and is recognized as a Great Place to Work®. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.