Postdoctoral Research Associate (Molecular Imaging and Therapy) - Radiology

Location: Saint Louis, MO 63110

About the role

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Imaging and Therapy at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR), Precision Radiotheranostics Translation Center (PRTC), WashU Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, in the laboratory of Dr. Kooresh Shoghi. The position is part of an NCI-funded research program to advance precision oncology, focusing on detecting breast cancer and predicting response to therapy through an interdisciplinary translational imaging program involving molecular oncologists, cancer biologists, computational biologists, and imaging scientists.

Responsibilities

• Train under supervision of faculty mentor, including radiochemistry of small molecule molecular imaging probes to interrogate tumor biology and predict response to therapy.
• Optimize and characterize imaging agents for preclinical and translational cancer studies.
• Collaborate with biologists, imaging scientists, and oncologists to evaluate probes in vitro and in vivo.
• Contribute to publications, grant proposals, and presentations.
• Assist with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepare and submit papers on research.
• Assist in the design of research experiments.
• Evaluate research findings and assist in reporting results.
• Work in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards; must be able to wear protective equipment and provide standard care to research animals.

Requirements

Required: Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent terminal/doctoral degree.

Preferred: Ph.D. in radiochemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, nuclear chemistry, or a related field; strong background in synthetic chemistry and/or radiochemistry (PET/SPECT tracers preferred); experience with automated synthesis modules, purification, and quality control of radiotracers highly desirable; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Skills

• Collaboration
• Data Analysis
• Data Interpretation
• Experimentation
• Laboratory Operations
• Laboratory Techniques
• Researching
• Results Reporting
• Scientific Writing

Benefits

• Access to state-of-the-art preclinical and clinical imaging facilities.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities tailored to academic or industry career paths.
• A stimulating and collaborative environment within a leading cancer imaging research program.