Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Radiobiologist, Department of Nuclear Engineering - UTK
University of Tennessee, Knoxville · Knoxville, TN · 1 mo ago
On-siteAnalyst$70k–$75k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Design, synthesize, and characterize radiolabeled compounds for imaging and therapeutic applications, including radioligand therapies.
- Perform cellular assays including western blotting, flow cytometry (FACS), surface plasmon resonance (SPR), binding and saturation binding studies, and other relevant biochemical assays.
- Conduct animal studies for imaging and therapy, including PET/CT imaging studies, ex vivo biodistribution analyses, radioligand therapy evaluation, study design, execution, and data analysis.
- Analyze experimental data, prepare figures, and present results using appropriate software tools.
- Contribute to manuscript writing, conference presentations, grant proposals, and progress reports.
- Provide guidance and training to Ph.D., master’s, and undergraduate students in research techniques and best practices.
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining high standards of scientific rigor, documentation, and communication.
- Support grant writing efforts, participate in team meetings, and engage in continuing education to stay current with advances in molecular imaging, radiochemistry, and radiotherapy.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in a relevant field (radiochemistry, radiobiology, chemistry, biology, molecular imaging, radiotherapy, or related field) obtained within the last four years; applicants graduating by July 31, 2026 are encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated expertise in radiolabeling, in vitro, and in vivo experimental techniques.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Proficiency in programming, word processing, and scientific presentation graphics.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
- Experience mentoring Ph.D., master’s, and undergraduate students.
- Experience in manuscript writing, conference presentations, and grant proposal support.
- Strong team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills.