Post Doctoral Fellow - Molecular imaging and nanomedicine laboratory

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The qualified individual will work in a molecular imaging and nanomedicine laboratory on an NIH funded project. Responsibilities include preparing surface functionalized nanomaterials as imaging probes, diagnostic agents, or drug delivery systems, and performing experiments to test their properties and performance in cells, biological specimen samples, and animal models when needed. The role involves preparing routine reports, manuscripts for publications, and presenting results at scientific meetings. This position offers advanced training from a Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence. The specific research area will be determined by the department and laboratory. The fellow will design and evaluate experiments, develop new ideas to promote current research, and prepare/publish scientific manuscripts under the PI's direction. They may be responsible for operating specific equipment and teaching techniques to others, as well as training and supervising research staff. These are temporary appointments as a research trainee, with an initial one-year appointment, renewable based on satisfactory progress and funding availability. Appointments cannot exceed five years.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field.
• Excellent scientific writing ability.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
• Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surface functionalized nanomaterials as imaging probes or diagnostic agents or drug delivery system.
• Perform experiments to test the properties and performance of the prepared materials in cells, bi ospecimen samples and animal models when they are needed.
• Prepare routine reports for the studies.
• Prepare manuscripts for publications.
• Present the results in scientific meetings.
• Design and evaluate experiments.
• Develop new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• May be responsible for operation of specific equipment.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees