Assistant Professor In-Residence, Radiological Sciences

The Department of Radiological Sciences, University of California Irvine, is seeking a qualified Assistant Professor In-Residence with strong background in MRI Research and medical-imaging artificial intelligence.

The In-Residence series at UCI requires excellence in research or creative achievement, as well as teaching and service. Appointees are expected to demonstrate scholarly productivity, contribute to teaching, and participate in university and public service.

Additional Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a funded National Institutes of Health (NIH) K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award at the time of application. Candidates should demonstrate research accomplishments appropriate to their career stage, a developing record of scholarly publications, and the ability to establish an independent research program.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience securing or holding additional support from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, or foundations is desirable. Candidate should be able to demonstrate teaching ability or have a clear potential to teach.

The University of California Health system serves Orange County population. The department of Radiology performs over 435,000 examinations per year and has 40 full-time and part-time faculty. All equipment is state of the art. The department has active multidisciplinary collaboration with other departments. A brand new, state-of-the-art imaging facility opened in 2024 with all new equipment. A new medical complex at the north end of the UC Irvine campus, opened in December 2025 bringing unparalleled expertise and the finest evidence-based care that only an academic health system can offer to the communities of coastal and south Orange County.

Orange County is world renowned for its natural beauty, perfect year-round climate, gorgeous locales on the Pacific Ocean and incomparable recreational opportunities. Great cultural opportunities abound in Orange County as well as in nearby Los Angeles, 40 minutes away and San Diego, about 60 minutes away.

UC Irvine offers an excellent salary, incentive and benefits program. Faculty compensation will commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For further information pertaining to this recruitment please contact:

Peter D. Chang, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Radiological Sciences

Director | Institute for Precision Health

Director | Center for Applied AI Research

University of California, Irvine

836 Health Sciences Road, Suite 4021 | Irvine, CA 92617

Email: changp6@hs.uci.edu

Candidates must possess a PhD

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