Postdoctoral Research Associate – Radiochemistry (Isotope Production)
About The Position
The Brookhaven National Laboratory Isotope Research and Production Department prepares certain commercially unavailable radioisotopes for distribution to the nuclear medicine community and industry and performs research to develop new radioisotopes for nuclear medicine investigators. The program also performs irradiations for non-isotope applications, sells by-products, and explores opportunities for new products and radioisotope applications. The BNL Isotope Research & Production Department (IP) has an opening for a 2-year term Postdoctoral Research Associate to participate in multidisciplinary research projects with focus on the production, processing, and purification of medical and research radioisotopes. The successful candidate is expected to have excellent knowledge of radiochemical separations and the ability to collaborate with other members of the group. Collaborations with colleagues in other departments and/or at other institutions are encouraged. This role offers a robust suite of professional development opportunities both within and outside of the laboratory, with the potential to assist in preparing funding proposals. As one of the premier institutions in the world with access to a 200 MeV proton accelerator, host of hot cell suites and a 19 MeV cyclotron, the successful candidate can pursue unique isotope production pathways. BNL IP is committed to ensuring a safe work environment where researchers freely discuss ideas and feel empowered to take intellectual risks.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Radiochemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, or a closely related field conferred within the past 5 years or to be completed prior to the starting date.
- Experience with radioactive materials and radiochemical techniques or a record of academic training in the field.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work with scientific literature to summarize project-relevant information
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to follow written procedures and manuals
- Demonstrated ability to successfully collaborate with other researchers
- Applicants must provide a list of publications where the first and co-first-author are clearly identified (Applications submitted without a publication list may be considered incomplete and may not be considered for further review)
- Effective communication, including writing, speaking, and interpersonal communication
- Ability to work after hours on planned occasions
- Excellent command of MS Office applications
Nice To Haves
- Experience with separation techniques such as ion-chromatography, precipitation, solvent extraction, etc.
- Experience with isotope production and purification
- Experience with radiolabeling complexes
- Familiarity with hot cell or glovebox operations.
- Experience in AI/ML and automation in chemical processes
- Experience in gamma spectroscopy and techniques of inorganic analytical chemistry
- Experience in training students or junior personnel
Responsibilities
- Participate in proposing experiments to aid the IP program mission
- Planning experiments that satisfy safety requirements and operational constraints
- Develop and test methods for the separation and purification of radionuclides of interest
- Document experimental results and prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
- Prepare presentations to summarize research findings for internal and external audiences
- Follow conduct of operations
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
