Postdoctoral Associate

Stony Brook University • Town of Brookhaven, NY

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Associate reports to Dr. Yubin Miao, Principal Investigator in the Department of Radiology, and develops radiolabeled peptides for cancer imaging and therapy. The role evaluates novel receptor-targeting peptides with postdoctoral researchers, research scientists, and graduate students. Research includes synthesis, characterization, and in vitro and in vivo evaluation of peptide radiopharmaceuticals for SPECT/PET/CT imaging and targeted radionuclide therapy. The selected candidate will study peptide biodistribution, imaging properties, and therapeutic efficacy to identify theranostic peptides for potential clinical translation. The position also involves conducting experiments, recording and analyzing results, summarizing findings for grant reports, and preparing manuscripts. The incumbent may guide graduate and undergraduate students and is responsible for routine laboratory and equipment maintenance, ordering supplies, and ensuring experiments follow Stony Brook University policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree or foreign equivalent in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Imaging, Radiological Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Scientific research experience in one or more of radiochemistry, radiopharmaceutical chemistry, biomedical imaging, and radiological sciences.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Biomedical Imaging and Radiological Sciences.
• Experience with 18F radiochemistry.
• Experience with theranostic radionuclides.
• Experience with HPLC purification.
• Experience with melanoma models.
• Animal-handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research experiments within the predetermined scope and methodology in cancer imaging and therapy.
• Synthesize and characterize peptides and conduct cell culture, radiolabeling, HPLC purification, and quality control.
• Conduct competitive receptor-binding assays and radiolabel peptides with theranostic radionuclides.
• Perform animal biodistribution studies, imaging, and therapy evaluations.
• Determine peptide biodistribution, imaging properties, and therapeutic efficacy to identify candidates for clinical translation.
• Collect, analyze, and record research data and results.
• Summarize novel research findings for grant reports and participate in or assist with manuscript writing and scientific presentations; may assist with grant writing.
• Provide guidance to graduate and undergraduate students as opportunities arise.
• Maintain the laboratory and equipment and order supplies as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Principal Investigator, potentially including attending scientific conferences and meetings.
• Ensure experiments are conducted in accordance with Stony Brook University policies and procedures.

Benefits

• The posting refers applicants to the university’s “WHY WORK HERE” page to learn about total rewards, but does not specify particular benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree