Postdoctoral Research Associate (Molecular Imaging and Therapy) - Radiology

Washington University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Imaging and Therapy. The successful candidate will join the MIR/PRTC in St.

Louis to advance precision oncology through radiochemistry of PET/SPECT probes, collaboration across oncology, biology, computational science, and imaging disciplines, and translational studies. The role includes optimizing imaging agents, contributing to publications and grant activities, and training under senior

Qualifications

• Strong collaborative skills in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and oral communication across scientific audiences.
• Experience in translational neuroscience or oncology imaging is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Train under a faculty mentor in radiochemistry of molecular imaging probes.
• Optimize and characterize imaging agents for preclinical and translational studies.
• Collaborate with biologists, imaging scientists, and oncologists to evaluate probes in vitro and in vivo.
• Contribute to publications, grants, and presentations.
• Assist with grant preparation, reporting, and paper submissions.

Skills

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Data Interpretations

Experimentation

Laboratory Operations

Laboratory Techniques

Scientific Writing

Education

PhD, MD, or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

# **Location**SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110# **Position Summary**Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Imaging and TherapyA 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 .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.# **More About This Job****Preferred Qualifications:*** PhD in radiochemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, nuclear chemistry, or a related field.* Strong background in synthetic chemistry and/or radiochemistry (PET/SPECT tracers preferred).* Experience with automated synthesis modules, purification, and quality control of radiotracers is highly desirable.* Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.# **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# **Questions**For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our .# **Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.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. 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