Postdoctoral Research Associate (Molecular Imaging and Therapy) - Radiology

Washington University; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Facilities access

Mentorship

Professional development

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Imaging and Therapy in the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology. The position supports translational imaging programs focused on breast cancer and predicting response to therapy.

The candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team, contribute to publications, and develop imaging probes in a collaborative research environment with access to advanced imaging facilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.
• No specific certification/professional license required.
• No specific work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Train under the supervision of a faculty mentor; radiochemistry of small molecule molecular imaging probes to interrogate tumor biology and predict response to therapy.
• Optimize and characterize imaging agents for preclinical and translational cancer studies.
• Collaborate with biologists, imaging scientists, and oncologists to evaluate probes in vitro and in vivo.
• Contribute to publications, grant proposals, and presentations; assist with grant preparation and reporting; prepare and submit papers on research.
• Assist in the design of research experiments; evaluate research findings and assist in reporting results.

Education

PhD, MD or equivalent

Job description

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Position Summary Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Imaging and Therapy A postdoctoral research position is available at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR), Precision Radiotheranostics Translation Center (PRTC), WashU Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, in the laboratory of Dr. Kooresh Shoghi. The postdoctoral candidate will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary translational imaging program involving molecular oncologists, cancer biologists, computational biologists, and imaging scientists focused on detecting breast cancer and predicting response to therapy. The position is part of a NCI-funded research program to advance precision oncology.

What We Offer

• Access to state-of-the-art preclinical and clinical imaging facilities.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities tailored to academic or industry career paths.
• A stimulating and collaborative environment within a leading cancer imaging research program.

Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to): Radiochemistry of small molecule molecular imaging probes to interrogate tumor biology and predict response to therapy. Optimize and characterize imaging agents for preclinical and translational cancer studies. Collaborate with biologists, imaging scientists, and oncologists to evaluate probes in vitro and in vivo. Contribute to publications, grant proposals, and presentations. Assist with grant preparation and reporting. Prepare and submit papers on research. Assist in the design of research experiments. Evaluate research findings and assist in the reporting of the results.

Working Conditions

This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills: Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

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