Post-Doctoral Fellow in Radiochemistry / Preclinical Tracer Development (f/m/d)

Organisation/Company: University Hospital Tübingen

Department: Preclinical Imaging and Radiopharmacy

Research Field: Chemistry » Analytical chemistry, Chemistry » Other

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions: Postdoc Positions

Country: Germany

Application Deadline: 31 May 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 39

Offer Starting Date: 1 Jul 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The University Hospital of Tübingen is a leading center of German university medicine. Every year, around 75,000 inpatients and around 380,000 outpatients are treated. With around 10,600 employees, it is the largest employer in the region. The quality of patient care is certified with the KTQ seal of approval.

The Department of Preclinical Imaging and Radiopharmacy at the University Hospital of the Eberhard Karls University Tübingen competes and collaborates on scientific top level in preclinical imaging with international research groups.

To strengthen my group, I am looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated candidates, eager to answer highly relevant biomedical questions and evolve in a multidisciplinary environment with biologists, chemists, physicists, and physicians, notably using state of the art imaging techniques. Among others, your tasks will be:

• Development and application of disease-specific imaging tracers to monitor therapeutic approaches or pathophysiology in vivo.
• Utilizing novel imaging technologies and state-of-the-art biotechnological methods.
• Support with teaching, writing publications, and third-party funding applications.
• Engagement in scientific and industrial collaborations.

The successful candidate should ideally possess scientific expertise in medicinal chemistry and radiochemistry, demonstrated by a relevant PhD degree. Your profile should ideally be composed of the following:

• Strong practical skills in radiochemistry, synthetic and analytical chemistry.
• Strong publication track in the field of medicinal chemistry and radiochemistry.
• Structured and organized work with a high degree of self-responsibility and supervision.
• Strong ability to work in a team, supervise, and handle multiple projects in parallel.
• Experience with hands-on preclinical PET/MR imaging is a plus but not a requirement.
• Working in the diverse environment of a modern university hospital.
• Work on a high scientific level in an experienced and well-funded research team with an excellent interdisciplinary infrastructure providing a state-of-the-art life science and clinical environment.
• Participation in international conferences, retreats, and research programs.