Nanomedicine and Breast Cancer Imaging Postdoc Fellowship

Research Areas

• Development and optimization of microfluidic synthesis methods for nanoparticle production.
• Physicochemical characterization of nanoparticle formulations.
• Evaluation of imaging performance using x-ray imaging, dual-energy mammography, and computed tomography (CT).
• In vitro studies of nanoparticle biocompatibility and performance.
• In vivo imaging, biodistribution, clearance, and safety studies.
• Quantitative image analysis and pharmacokinetic modeling.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Medical Physics, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Imaging Sciences, or a related field.
• Strong record of scientific productivity, demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Nanoparticle synthesis and characterization
• Microfluidics
• Molecular or biomedical imaging
• Preclinical imaging
• Drug delivery or nanomedicine
• Biomaterials research

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• NIH-funded project
• Opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team
• Chances for clinical translation and first-in-human studies

Pay

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Full-time