Postdoctoral Fellowship in Molecular Imaging Research

Graduate Fellowship Description

The Radiopharmacy and Targeted Radiopharmaceutical R&D group of the Department of Medical Imaging of the College of Medicine of the University of Saskatchewan is seeking applications for a two-year post-doctoral research fellowship in the development of targeted radioimmunoimaging and radioimmunotherapeutic agents. The ideal candidate would be proficient in developing novel techniques for bioconjugation of different radionuclides to biomolecules, radiopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical analysis techniques and molecular biology techniques for the characterization of protein/peptide conjugates and comfortable with working with animal models of cancer. Experience with microPET/SPECT/CT and optical imaging techniques would be a great advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D, preferably within the last two years in one of the following areas: pharmaceutical sciences, molecular biology, radiopharmaceutical chemistry, nuclear medicine or chemistry.

Conditions:

The position is for two years with possibility of an extension. The suggested salary is $40,000-$45,000 CDN. Candidates are required to present their research at local and internal conferences in molecular imaging for which full financial support is available.

How to Apply:

Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Please send a covering letter and CV detailing your background and qualifications and how they match the position. Please include full curriculum vitae (CV) detailing your education, awards, list of publications, abstracts presented at conference, and research experience to the email address below. Attach a PDF file of two publications relevant to molecular imaging/radiopharmaceutical sciences and arranged for two confidential reference letters (at least one of which must be from current supervisor) to be sent directly (via email) to the address below:

Dr Humphrey Fonge
Department of Medical Imaging,
College of Medicine,
University of Saskatchewan
103 University Drive, Room B904.1
Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8
Fax: 306-355-1637
[email protected]

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