Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Radiobiologist, Department of Nuclear Engineering - UTK
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in radiochemistry and molecular imaging to conduct independent and collaborative research focused on the development and evaluation of radiolabeled compounds for imaging and therapeutic applications. The position involves radiolabeling and characterization of imaging and therapeutic agents; performing in vitro cellular assays and in vivo animal studies, including PET/CT imaging, ex vivo biodistribution, and radioligand therapy evaluations; analyzing and interpreting data; and contributing to manuscript preparation, conference presentations, and grant writing efforts. The successful candidate will also mentor graduate and undergraduate students, work effectively within a multidisciplinary research team, and maintain high standards of scientific rigor, documentation, and compliance.
Requirements
- Expertise in radiochemistry
- Expertise in molecular imaging
- Ability to conduct independent and collaborative research
- Experience with radiolabeling and characterization of imaging and therapeutic agents
- Experience with in vitro cellular assays
- Experience with in vivo animal studies, including PET/CT imaging, ex vivo biodistribution, and radioligand therapy evaluations
- Ability to analyze and interpret data
- Ability to contribute to manuscript preparation, conference presentations, and grant writing efforts
- Ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate students
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary research team
- Ability to maintain high standards of scientific rigor, documentation, and compliance
Responsibilities
- Radiolabeling and characterization of imaging and therapeutic agents
- Performing in vitro cellular assays
- Performing in vivo animal studies, including PET/CT imaging, ex vivo biodistribution, and radioligand therapy evaluations
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Contributing to manuscript preparation, conference presentations, and grant writing efforts
- Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
- Working effectively within a multidisciplinary research team
- Maintaining high standards of scientific rigor, documentation, and compliance
Benefits
- Career development and coaching
- Continued education
- Extensive list of development and training possibilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
