Postdoc: Cancer Metabolism & Molecular Imaging

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in cancer metabolism and molecular imaging to join the Penn Image-Guided Interventions Laboratory. The fellow will work on preclinical hyperpolarized carbon-13 MRI, PET, and metabolomics to study tumor biology and treatment response, collaborating with radiology and cancer biology investigators.

The position emphasizes independent project ownership, manuscript preparation, and integration of imaging with mechanistic

Qualifications

• Scientific initiative and strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Preclinical hyperpolarized MRI and PET studies of tumor metabolism and treatment response.
• Metabolomics and stable isotope tracing experiments.
• Mechanistic studies using mouse models, mammalian cell culture, and molecular and biochemical assays.
• Integration of imaging, mass spectrometry, and biological data.
• Maintenance of rigorous experimental records.
• Communication of findings through manuscripts and scientific presentations.

Skills

Cancer biology

Biochemistry

Chemistry

Biomedical engineering

Physics

Related disciplines

Job description

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in cancer metabolism and molecular imaging to join the Penn Image-Guided Interventions Laboratory. The fellow will work on preclinical hyperpolarized carbon-13 MRI, PET, and metabolomics to study tumor biology and treatment response, collaborating with radiology and cancer biology investigators.

The position emphasizes independent project ownership, manuscript preparation, and integration of imaging with mechanistic