University of Pittsburgh

Department of Radiology

Research Instructor, Non-Tenure (Full-Time)

The laboratory of Dr. Jeff Stehouwer, PET Center, Department of Radiology, is seeking a highly motivated Research Instructor with strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Our laboratory is dedicated to the discovery, development, and evaluation of new positron emission tomography (PET) radiotracers for imaging targets in the central nervous system.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Instructor with the skills and experience to work independently, and collaboratively, in a research program that spans organic/medicinal chemistry, radiochemistry, biochemistry, and neuroscience. The successful Candidate will play a central role in developing and evaluating new PET radiotracers in pre-clinical studies with collaborators in Radiology, Psychiatry, and Neurology. This is a full-time, 1-year position, with the possibility of renewal dependent upon the availability of grant funding.

Key Responsibilities.

• Lead and execute research projects under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Design, develop, and translate new PET radiotracers including synthesis, characterization, radiolabeling, and evaluation in pre-clinical models.
• Analyze data, write progress reports, prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Contribute to a collaborative research environment by working closely with multidisciplinary teams, mentoring trainees, and participating in regular research discussions and academic activities under the direction of the PI.
• Abide by all laboratory regulations as required by the University of Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

• PhD in organic or medicinal chemistry and 3+ years post-doctoral research experience.

• Strong organic synthesis skills with a publication record demonstrating multi-step synthesis.

• Expertise in analyzing NMR spectroscopy data.

• Previous experience with F-18 and C-11 radiolabeling and HPLC purification.

• Demonstrated organizational, project management, and written/oral communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

• Join a highly collaborative and translational research environment with strong integration

between basic science and imaging programs.

• Opportunity to contribute to innovative, high-impact research and to help advance

technologies toward pre-clinical and clinical translation.

For additional details about the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Radiology, please view our website at: www.radiology.pitt.edu.
Interested applicants may apply at https://www.join.pitt.edu/ under Job ID: 26005369

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