Postdoctoral Research Associate - Radiology

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign‑on bonus

Relocation stipend

Health insurance

Laptop provided

Professional development allowance

Retirement savings program

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital invites postdoctoral fellows to join the Neumann lab, focusing on radiopharmaceuticals, radiochemistry, and synthetic organic chemistry.

The role emphasizes developing imaging agents for PET and collaborating across oncology, neuroscience, and infectious disease disciplines. Lab work includes in vitro and in vivo evaluation, with access to cutting‑edge core facilities and a strong translational research environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, radiochemistry, or a related field.
• Experience in radiopharmaceutical synthesis and imaging.
• Familiarity with PET imaging modalities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop radiopharmaceuticals with diagnostic/therapeutic potential.
• Synthesize imaging agents using radiochemistry and organic synthesis.
• Collaborate with oncology, neuroscience, and infectious disease teams on translational projects.

Skills

Synthetic organic chemistry

Radiochemistry

Molecular imaging

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Radiochemistry/Related field

Tools

PET/CT

PET/MRI

Job description

We are currently seeking talented postdoctoral fellows to join our diverse, engaging, and dynamic research lab. The primary skillset we are seeking would include synthetic organic chemistry, radiochemistry, and/or molecular imaging experience. Additional and specialized training will be provided as needed. A member of the Neumann lab will have the opportunity to enhance their research skills and interests in a diverse, multidisciplinary group at the nexus of chemistry and biology. Accordingly, the opportunity exists for candidates to immerse themselves in world‑class collaborations with leading experts in the fields of oncology, neuroscience, and infectious disease. In addition, postdocs have access to a wealth of cutting‑edge research core support services. Taken together, a St. Jude postdoc opportunity is an unbounded educational experience for trainees.

The principal focus of the Neumann lab at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is developing novel radiopharmaceuticals with diagnostic and/or therapeutic potential toward improving disease outcomes. We often develop radiopharmaceuticals with the goal of translating them into imaging agents for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to better delineate disease and biological status. Our lab utilizes synthetic organic chemistry and radiochemistry to synthesize these novel molecules and imaging agents. We then characterize their associated biological activity in relevant cell culture and live animal imaging studies with the goal of clinical translation. We frequently use PET/CT and PET/MRI to evaluate our novel imaging agents in live animals. However, we are now also utilizing Focused Ultrasound techniques to improve therapeutic delivery to the Central Nervous System by reversible blood brain barrier disruption and sonodynamic therapy.

Postdoctoral fellows at St. Jude are entitled to incredible benefits including a 24% increase in salary compared to the standard PGY scale, sign‑on bonus, a substantial annual allowance for professional development, a laptop computer, paid leave, relocation stipend and assistance, and a generous array of benefits including health, dental and vision coverage, and a retirement savings program.

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer