"Postdoctoral Research Associate - Radiology"

Position Summary

An organic synthetic chemistry/radiochemistry Postdoctoral position is available immediately. The potential candidate should be an energetic, highly motivated PhD in organic synthetic chemistry. Candidate will focus on multiple-step synthesis of small organic molecules for CNS disorders and other diseases. They need to conduct the asymmetric synthesis of heteroaromatic analogues to obtain the corresponding enantiomerically pure isomers from racemic mixtures.

The candidate will receive training for conducting radiosynthesis of potential PET imaging probes and validating new PET probes in vitro and vivo. The candidate will write manuscripts for publication and progress report to PI. The successful candidate will have opportunity to access state-of-the-art lab equipment and departmental core facilities, as well as to the great research community in one of the top medical schools in the USA.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Information on being a postdoc at WashU 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):

• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepares and submits papers on research.
• Assists in the design of research experiments.
• Evaluates research findings and assists in the reporting of the results.
• Conscientious discharge of their research responsibilities.
• Maintains conformity with ethical standards in research.
• Maintains compliance with good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records.
• Engages in open and timely discussion with their mentor regarding possession or distribution of material, reagents, or records belonging to their laboratory and any proposed disclosure of findings or techniques privately or in publications.
• Collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group.
• Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations. All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University.

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.

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/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in organic synthetic chemistry with strong organic synthetic bench work experience.
• Experiences on HPLC, NMR, IR, MS and other spectrometric identification of organic compounds.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Willing to conduct radiosynthesis of PET imaging agents.

Skills:

Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, English Language, Experimentation, Interpersonal Communication, Interventional Radiology, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), MRI Analysis, PET/CT, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing, Self Motivation, Self-Starter, Synthetic Chemistry