Postdoc: PET Radiochemistry for Cancer Imaging

CRUK Scotland Institute (operating as Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute); Bearsden; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Job summary

The Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute in Glasgow invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to develop a PET radiotracer for HCC subtype imaging. The role focuses on radiochemistry, preclinical PET/MRI, and translating findings toward clinical studies.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to independent research, data analysis, and manuscript preparation. Salary is from £39,253 to £45,505 plus relocation support; fixed term up to 6 years.

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in radiochemistry, chemistry, cancer biology, molecular imaging, biomedical sciences, or a related discipline.
• Experience in PET radiochemistry and working with radioisotopes.
• Experience with laboratory based experimental research, such as cancer biology, molecular imaging, analytical chemistry, or radiotracer validation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent radiolabelling and characterisation of C-11 PET tracers, including synthesis, purification, and analytical quality control.
• Perform in vitro validation of tracer uptake, specificity, and stability in relevant HCC models.
• Carry out preclinical PET/MRI imaging using established murine liver cancer models to assess metabolic changes.
• Perform quantitative analysis of imaging and ex vivo validation datasets.
• Support translational and GMP‑aligned radiochemistry activities in preparation for future clinical application.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including oncologists, immunologists, and imaging experts, to drive the research programme forward.
• Prepare high‑quality research manuscripts and present findings at national and international conferences.

Skills

PET radiochemistry

Tracer handling

Laboratory based research

Independent working

Communication skills

Teamwork

Murine in vivo cancer models

Cancer metabolism

Preclinical imaging workflows

Education

PhD in radiochemistry/chemistry/cancer biology/molecular imaging/biomedical sciences

Tools

PET imaging equipment

Job description

The Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute in Glasgow invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to develop a PET radiotracer for HCC subtype imaging. The role focuses on radiochemistry, preclinical PET/MRI, and translating findings toward clinical studies.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to independent research, data analysis, and manuscript preparation. Salary is from £39,253 to £45,505 plus relocation support; fixed term up to 6 years.