Postdoctoral Research Associate - Radiology

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Memphis, TN

73d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking talented postdoctoral fellows to join our diverse, engaging, and dynamic research lab. The primary skillset we are seeking would include synthetic organic chemistry, radiochemistry, and/or molecular imaging experience. Additional and specialized training will be provided as needed. A member of the Neumann lab will have the opportunity to enhance their research skills and interests in a diverse, multidisciplinary group at the nexus of chemistry and biology. Accordingly, the opportunity exists for candidates to immerse themselves in world-class collaborations with leading experts in the fields of oncology, neuroscience, and infectious disease. In addition, postdocs have access to a wealth of cutting-edge research core support services. Taken together, a St. Jude postdoc opportunity is an unbounded educational experience for trainees.
The principal focus of the Neumann lab at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is developing novel radiopharmaceuticals with diagnostic and/or therapeutic potential toward improving disease outcomes. We often develop radiopharmaceuticals with the goal of translating them into imaging agents for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to better delineate disease and biological status. Our lab utilizes synthetic organic chemistry and radiochemistry to synthesize these novel molecules and imaging agents. We then characterize their associated biological activity in relevant cell culture and live animal imaging studies with the goal of clinical translation. We frequently use PET/CT and PET/MRI to evaluate our novel imaging agents in live animals. However, we are now also utilizing Focused Ultrasound techniques to improve therapeutic delivery to the Central Nervous System by reversible blood brain barrier disruption and sonodynamic therapy.

Requirements

• Synthetic organic chemistry skills
• Radiochemistry skills
• Molecular imaging experience

Responsibilities

• Develop novel radiopharmaceuticals with diagnostic and/or therapeutic potential.
• Translate radiopharmaceuticals into imaging agents for Positron Emission Tomography (PET).
• Utilize synthetic organic chemistry and radiochemistry to synthesize novel molecules and imaging agents.
• Characterize biological activity in cell culture and live animal imaging studies.
• Evaluate novel imaging agents in live animals using PET/CT and PET/MRI.
• Utilize Focused Ultrasound techniques for therapeutic delivery to the Central Nervous System.

Benefits

• 24% increase in salary compared to the standard PGY scale
• Sign-on bonus
• Substantial annual allowance for professional development
• Laptop computer
• Paid leave
• Relocation stipend and assistance
• Health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Retirement savings program

What This Job Offers

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