Position Summary

We seek a highly motivated and productive Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary research team, including (radio)chemists, imaging scientists, computational biologists and bioengineer, in the Precision Radiotheranostics Translation Center (PRTC) for Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) at WashU Medicine.

The lab focuses on the development, implementation and quantitative evaluation of diagnostic and targeted therapies in animal setting and clinical samples. Through collaboration with physicians of the Department of Radiology and the oncologist of BJC, the developed radiotracers will be advanced to clinical trial, with the goal of improving the patient management.

The main responsibility of the candidate focuses on organic synthesis of the designed probes for the diseases, including oncology, inflammation, diabetic and infectious disease. Candidates without prior experience in radiochemistry should be open to learning the field without concerns about radiation exposure.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Information on being a postdoc at Washington University 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):

• Organic synthesis of designed probes for diseases, including oncology, inflammation, diabetic and infectious disease.
• Development, implementation and quantitative evaluation of diagnostic and targeted therapies in animal setting and clinical samples.
• Collaboration with physicians and oncologists.

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. Must be able to lift 40-50lbs.

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:

No specific certification 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

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Biology, Biomarker Discovery, ChemDraw, Communication, Creative Strategies, Critical Thinking, Laboratory Experiments, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Imaging, Organic Chemistry, Quantitative Research, Radiochemistry, Radiopharmaceuticals, Researching, Research Labs, Written Communication

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