Postdoctoral Fellow (Immunology and Imaging)

Postdoctoral fellow position is available immediately in the Guo Lab at the Center for Predictive Medicine and Department of Radiology at the University of Louisville, KY, USA.

We are currently recruiting a full-time post-doctoral fellow to join Guo Lab for a State-funded project aiming to develop novel Positron Emission Tomography (PET) agents for molecular imaging of the tumor microenvironment. The appointment term is one-year and renewable. The Guo Lab focuses on the development of novel radiopharmaceuticals for the diagnostic/therapeutic applications in cancer, inflammation, and infection.

The Postdoctoral fellow is expected to conduct specific research as assigned by the faculty mentor. The goal is for the Postdoctoral fellow to continue their development into an independent researcher. The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for conducting experiments on development of novel Positron Emission Tomography (PET) agents and their applications for imaging the tumor microenvironment in animal models, especially for the tumor immune microenvironment.

To apply for this position, please provide your CV, the contact information of three referees, and cover letter describing your research interests and career plans to

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute research experiments
• Analyze experimental data and update research notebooks
• Reading literature relevant to research and training objectives
• Preparation of manuscripts and written reports
• Oral presentations at group/local meetings, attendance at seminars
• Training students and technicians

Minimum Requirements:

• A PhD or MD/PhD degree in the field of radiochemistry, molecular imaging, nuclear medicine, or another related biomedical field is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous working experience in peptide/protein conjugation, immunology, pharmacology, in vivo PET tumor imaging, or mouse tumor model is an asset. Additionally, the candidate is expected to have good verbal and written communication skills and an independent ability to design and execute experiments.

Competencies:

• Project planning and execution.
• Manuscript preparation of research findings.
• In vivo experiments (rodent models).
• Basic molecular biological, biochemical, and immunological assays.
• Statistical analysis, data interpretation and trouble shooting.
• Organized – manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.
• Critical Thinking – ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options.
• Work Ethic – motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a pace sufficient to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Interpersonal – can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility.
• Teamwork – ability to work with others.

Physical Requirements:

• Lab based environment:
• Occasionally: Works with poor ventilation or with regular exposure to odors,
• Occasional exposure to infectious material/diseases,
• Regular exposure to radiation, chemicals, solvents,
• Requires balancing to prevent falling or erratic movement,
• Light lifting or carrying 25 lbs. or less,
• Moderate lifting or carrying 26-50 lbs.
• Constantly: Normal office situation, Requires good near or distant vision.
• Requires distinguishing colors and/or depth perception to judge distances.
• Frequently: Typically sitting at a desk or table,
• Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping,
• Typically standing and/or walking.
• Requires handling by seizing, holding, grasping, or turning hands, but without finger dexterity, requires good hearing, requires feeling to perceive an object(s) size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of senses in your skin.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of individuals in this job. Other duties may be assigned as determined by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our application process due to an impairment or disability, please email the contact listed above directly, or reach out to the Employment team at or 502.852.6258. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

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