Postdoctoral Research Associate - Radiology
About The Position
The Neumann lab at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking postdoctoral fellows to develop novel radiopharmaceuticals with diagnostic and/or therapeutic potential to improve disease outcomes. The lab develops radiopharmaceuticals as potential Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging agents to delineate disease and biological status. It uses synthetic organic chemistry and radiochemistry to synthesize molecules and imaging agents, then characterizes their biological activity through relevant cell-culture and live-animal imaging studies, with the goal of clinical translation. The lab frequently evaluates imaging agents in live animals using PET/CT and PET/MRI and also uses Focused Ultrasound to improve therapeutic delivery to the Central Nervous System through reversible blood-brain-barrier disruption and sonodynamic therapy. The role offers the opportunity to develop research skills and interests in a diverse, multidisciplinary group at the intersection of chemistry and biology, and to collaborate with experts in oncology, neuroscience, and infectious disease. Postdoctoral fellows can also access cutting-edge research core support services. Additional specialized training will be provided as needed.
Requirements
- Experience in synthetic organic chemistry, radiochemistry, and/or molecular imaging.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel radiopharmaceuticals with diagnostic and/or therapeutic potential.
- Synthesize radiopharmaceutical molecules and imaging agents using synthetic organic chemistry and radiochemistry.
- Characterize biological activity through relevant cell-culture and live-animal imaging studies.
- Evaluate novel imaging agents in live animals using PET/CT and PET/MRI.
- Use Focused Ultrasound techniques to support therapeutic delivery to the Central Nervous System through reversible blood-brain-barrier disruption and sonodynamic therapy.
- Pursue research with the goal of clinical translation.
Benefits
- 24% increase in salary compared to the standard PGY scale
- Sign-on bonus
- Annual professional development allowance
- Laptop computer
- Paid leave
- Relocation stipend and assistance
- Health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Retirement savings program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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