Postdoc in Cancer Metabolism & Molecular Imaging

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania, in the Perelman School of Medicine, seeks a postdoctoral researcher to join the Penn Image-Guided Interventions Laboratory. The fellow will design experiments, interpret results, and contribute to first-author publications under Dr.

Tischfield and collaborators. Projects focus on cancer metabolism, tumor microenvironment, and molecular imaging using hyperpolarized MRI, PET, and mass spectrometry-based metabolomics, with involvement in animal models and chemistry

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree by start date.
• Candidates from Cancer biology, Biomedical engineering, Physics, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments and interpret results.
• Prepare manuscripts and contribute to first-author publications.
• Manage and contribute to multidisciplinary projects involving imaging, metabolomics, and biology.
• Maintain rigorous experimental records and present findings.

Skills

Scientific initiative

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Collaboration

Education

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree

Tools

Hyperpolarized MRI

PET

Mass spectrometry

NMR spectroscopy

Mouse handling

Job description

University of Pennsylvania, in the Perelman School of Medicine, seeks a postdoctoral researcher to join the Penn Image-Guided Interventions Laboratory. The fellow will design experiments, interpret results, and contribute to first-author publications under Dr.

Tischfield and collaborators. Projects focus on cancer metabolism, tumor microenvironment, and molecular imaging using hyperpolarized MRI, PET, and mass spectrometry-based metabolomics, with involvement in animal models and chemistry