Postdoctoral Scientist: Antibody Engineering & Cancer Imaging

Washington University in St. Louis; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis, located in St. Louis, MO, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Pereira Laboratory of Radiology.

This NIH-funded program explores antibody engineering, ADCs, molecular imaging, and translational oncology, combining experimental and computational approaches to understand therapeutic response and resistance. The role emphasizes independence, collaboration, and mentoring within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.
• Experience in antibody engineering, ADC development, molecular imaging.
• Experience with spatial transcriptomics or high-dimensional data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Mentor junior trainees and contribute to a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute independent research projects focused on antibody engineering, ADC development, molecular imaging, and theragnostic agents.
• Develop and evaluate novel antibody conjugates using molecular, cellular, biochemical, and in vivo approaches.
• Perform cancer biology studies using cell lines, patient-derived models, and mouse models.
• Analyze and integrate molecular imaging, spatial transcriptomics, and other multi-omics datasets to identify biomarkers and mechanisms of therapeutic response.
• Develop computational workflows for spatial biology and imaging data analysis using R, Python, or related tools.
• Design experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot technical challenges, and interpret scientific findings.
• Organize, manage, and integrate experimental datasets in compliance with data management standards.
• Prepare manuscripts, fellowship applications, grant proposals, and present research at meetings.
• Mentor graduate students and other trainees while fostering collaboration.

Skills

Antibody engineering

ADC development

Molecular imaging

Spatial transcriptomics

Cancer biology

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Mentoring junior trainees

Education

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

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis, located in St. Louis, MO, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Pereira Laboratory of Radiology.

This NIH-funded program explores antibody engineering, ADCs, molecular imaging, and translational oncology, combining experimental and computational approaches to understand therapeutic response and resistance. The role emphasizes independence, collaboration, and mentoring within a dynamic team.