Consultant-physician (nuclear medicine)

Role: Consultant Physician (Nuclear Medicine)

Engagement Type: Contract | Location: Remote(India)

About i Merit:

i Merit is a global leader in medical data annotation and expert-in-the-loop AI solutions, rated #1 in healthcare data labelling by i360 Research. Our Med AI division powers the next generation of diagnostic and clinical AI by combining a tiered network of clinical experts with purpose-built annotation infrastructure. i Merit's medical division operates across three tiers of expertise: a curriculum-driven workforce of clinicians and subject matter experts, specialised annotators for quality control, and US board-certified doctors for benchmarking and validation.

Role Overview

We are seeking qualified and experienced Nuclear Medicine Specialists to support our medical imaging AI projects, with a primary focus on FDG PET/CT interpretation and reporting. In this role, you will provide expert clinical interpretation that serves as ground truth for AI model training, validation, and benchmarking within i Merit's Med AI division.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret and report FDG PET/CT studies accurately and comprehensively. Evaluate PET/CT findings and correlate metabolic activity with anatomical findings. Identify and characterize areas of abnormal FDG uptake. Provide clinically relevant, structured reports based on imaging findings, formatted to project-specific templates and schemas. Maintain high standards of accuracy, consistency, and turnaround time across all assigned studies. Follow project-specific reporting guidelines, labeling conventions, and quality standards set by the i Merit Med AI team. Participate in feedback, calibration, and quality-review sessions with i Merit's clinical QA team as required. Collaborate with i Merit's project management and QA structure to flag ambiguous cases and support consensus/arbitration workflows where needed.

Qualifications

MD/DM/DNB (or equivalent) in Nuclear Medicine. Demonstrated clinical experience interpreting FDG PET/CT studies (oncology staging, treatment response assessment, etc.). Strong understanding of PET/CT physics, radiotracer biodistribution, and correlation of metabolic with anatomical imaging. Prior experience with structured/templated reporting is a plus. Strong attention to detail, consistency, and ability to meet defined turnaround-time targets.

Engagement Details

Project Type

Pilot phase, with potential extension.

Pilot Duration

2 weeks

Project Start Date

Within this month

Weekly Availability Required

10+ hours

Tentative Post-Pilot Duration

~7 weeks

Engagement Model

Remote, flexible hours within weekly commitment

Why Join i Merit

Work at the intersection of clinical expertise and cutting-edge medical AI. Contribute to datasets that support real-world diagnostic AI validation and, where applicable, regulatory submission pipelines. Be part of a network supporting successful FDA submissions in an evolving regulatory landscape. i Merit Flexible, remote pilot engagement with a clear path to a longer-term project based on pilot performance.