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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Res Svcs Asst Dir
Job Summary:
Shape the future of imaging-based research while advancing discoveries that impact patient care at UW-Madison. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Radiology-internationally recognized for innovation in imaging science, translational research, and clinical excellence-is seeking an Imaging Research Services Assistant Director to provide strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for research imaging services within the Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research (WIMR).
In this pivotal role, you will directly oversee our imaging modality managers across CT, PET/CT, PET/MR, MRI, and Ultrasound, ensuring seamless coordination of research imaging operations across all platforms. You will also work closely with the Associate Director of Research to strengthen operational alignment, enhance investigator support, and advance the department's imaging research strategy. You will help optimize workflows, strengthen compliance and safety practices, and facilitate high-quality support for investigators utilizing advanced imaging technologies. Working collaboratively with faculty scientists, research staff, technologists, modality managers, and administrative partners, you will foster an environment that enables efficient study execution and accelerates scientific discovery. Key responsibilities include shaping operational strategy for research imaging, supporting resource and budget planning, improving process efficiency, and guiding initiatives that enhance investigator experience, study throughput, and data quality. You will play an essential role in aligning imaging research operations with departmental and institutional priorities while promoting a culture grounded in service, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
UW-Madison Radiology offers a uniquely integrated environment where cutting-edge imaging equipment, interdisciplinary research teams, and a world-class academic health system converge. We seek a strategic, organized, solution-oriented leader who thrives in collaborative settings and is passionate about enabling efficient, high-quality research.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• This position is primarily onsite, with occasional remote flexibility approved by leadership, to maintain strong engagement with frontline teams, research partners, and instrumentation in WIMR.
• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
• Successful candidates will address the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in their cover letter; Strong organizational and prioritization skills with great attention to detail and accuracy; Service-oriented mindset with a focus on patient-centered care; Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with patients and healthcare teams; Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Formulates and implements technical strategies, plans, and goals for a client-based research program

• Serves as the principal technical liaison

• Plans staff implementation of protocols and ongoing quality review of one or multiple highly complex clinical research trials or programs

• Assists in the development and oversight of the strategic planning and analysis of the research program budget

• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

• Develops and executes budgets and costing strategies for products/services in compliance with university and state policies

Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Radiology, WIMR Imaging Research Services
Join UW Radiology and UW Health-A Legacy of Innovation
The University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology, in partnership with UW Health, has been at the forefront of clinical care, imaging research, and education for nearly a century. Since its inception on May 18, 1927-when Dr. Ernst Pohle was appointed as the first professor of Radiology-the department has grown to more than 160 faculty members across 14 specialized sections, serving as a key pillar of UW Health's world-class medical enterprise.
What Sets Us Apart

• Collaborative Excellence: Strong partnerships with UW Health, Medical Physics, and leading equipment vendors drive continuous advancements in imaging.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: We utilize state-of-the-art imaging in CT, MR, PET/CT, PET/MR, angiography, ultrasound, PACS, and AI-driven medical imaging.
• Robust Research Infrastructure: Dedicated support for grant writing, media specialists, research nurses, technologists, and data managers enhance investigative success.
• Premier Imaging Facilities: The WIMR Imaging Sciences Center offers 60,000 square feet of advanced imaging space, including MRI, PET/MRI, PET/CT, CT, ultrasound, angiography, cyclotron, radiopharmaceutical production and comprehensive small animal imaging technologies.

Together, UW Radiology and UW Health are committed to advancing human health through groundbreaking clinical care, pioneering research, and excellence in education. We foster a respectful, adaptive, and accountable environment-one that prioritizes innovation while serving the needs of all patients, including underserved populations.
Visit our official website to learn more about our work and opportunities.
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $100,000; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer
Required Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in medical imaging operations, radiology administration, clinical research administration, and/or a closely related healthcare setting.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or team-lead experience including oversight of staff, workflow coordination, and/or operational leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an academic medical center and/or research-intensive environment.
• Familiarity with imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, PET/CT, PET/MR, and Ultrasound.
• Experience with process improvement, workflow optimization, and/or operational efficiency projects.

Education:
Bachelors Preferred; focus in healthcare administration, business, science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position, you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
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Contact Information:
Amanda Joncas, ajoncas@wisc.edu
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