Postdoctoral Research Associate (Molecular Imaging and Therapy) - Radiology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to imaging facilities

Mentorship & professional development

Collaborative research environment

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Imaging and Therapy within the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology.

The role supports an interdisciplinary translational imaging program focused on detecting breast cancer and predicting response to therapy, as part of a NCI-funded precision oncology initiative.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required.
• Radiochemistry and/or synthetic chemistry background is essential.
• Experience with automated synthesis modules, purification, and QC of radiotracers is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Radiochemistry background

Synthetic chemistry

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Education

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal/doctoral degree

Tools

Automated synthesis modules

Radiotracer QC

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/.

• 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.

Education

Required Qualifications

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

• 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

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

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

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

Questions

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Accommodation

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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.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.