POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR

A multi-year post-doctoral position for a PhD scientist with experience in nuclear medicine imaging and therapy is available in the research team led by S. Graves in the division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, University of Iowa. Research activities anticipated include imaging phantom-based evaluation of quantitative SPECT/CT; reconstruction algorithm development; establishing a secondary standards laboratory for unsealed source metrology through gamma spectrometry; radiopharmaceutical dosimetry with novel agents and/or software techniques; alpha particle RPT radiation biology modeling and analysis of clinical trial data. For additional information on a subset of expected activities, see the FNIH Precision Dosimetry Imaging Biomarker (PDIB) project: https://fnih.org/our-programs/biomarkers-consortium/precision-dosimetry-imaging-biomarker/

Are you passionate about theranostics? This position is uniquely suited for professional development through being at the intersection of clinical research, quantitative imaging, nuclear metrology, and nuclear medicine physics. The post-doctoral scholar in this position will interface with many external research teams in both industry and academia. Our mission is to move nuclear medicine forward to a point where RPT dosimetry is evidence-based, practically feasible, reproducible, and accurate under a diverse range of clinical settings. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, have an attention for detail, and have a keen interest in theranostics, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

Iowa City, IA 52242: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work.

Work Location: In person

• Ph.D., Pharm.D., or M.D. in biomedical, radiation sciences, or related fields (Medical Physics, Nuclear Physics, Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, etc.) with at least one year of laboratory research experience.

• Candidate should be eligile to work in the United States
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
• Knowledge of basic physics of radiation and nuclear decay

• Experience in the operation of medical imaging systems, such as PET/CT or SPECT/CT
• Experience working with radioactivity, both sealed and unsealed sources
• Experience with 3D cell cultures(tumor spheroids)
• Experience in DICOM image quantitative analysis
• Experience in imaging phantom design, fabrication, and use
• Knowledge of basic chemistry as related to research design and experimentation.

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