About this position
- Postdoctoral Fellow: Radiochemistry and Nuclear Imaging
- The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the
- University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Medicine is seeking a
- highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to develop radiolabeled
- agents for molecular imaging and targeted radionuclide therapy, and to
- carry out quantitative in vivo PET and SPECT imaging, biodistribution,
- and dosimetry studies supporting the preclinical and translational
- development of these agents.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, synthesize, and evaluate chelators, ligands, and radiolabeled conjugates for diagnostic and therapeutic radionuclides.
- Develop and optimize radiolabeling methods and assess radiochemical yield, purity, and complex stability under physiological conditions.
- Design and conduct small animal PET/SPECT/CT imaging studies, including image reconstruction, quantification, and kinetic analysis.
- Perform ex vivo biodistribution studies and dosimetry modeling to support dose selection and normal tissue safety assessment.
- Collaborate with protein engineering, synthetic biology, and immunology colleagues on the design and evaluation of targeted agents.
- Contribute to translational and IND-enabling activities, including method validation, quality control, and regulatory documentation.
- Present findings at internal meetings and scientific conferences and prepare manuscripts for high-impact journals.
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to a collaborative lab environment.
Qualifications
- PhD in Radiochemistry, Medicinal or Inorganic Chemistry, Nuclear Medicine, Medical Physics, or a related field.
- Strong hands-on radiolabeling experience with diagnostic and/or therapeutic radionuclides, and formal radiation safety training.
- Proficiency in synthetic organic or coordination chemistry and in analytical methods including HPLC, radio-TLC, LC-MS, and NMR.
- Experience with chelate chemistry and bioconjugation strategies for radiometal-based agents.
- Experience with small animal PET/SPECT imaging, biodistribution studies, and dosimetry analysis is desirable.
- Experience with alpha-emitting radionuclides or with GMP and IND-enabling work is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team; strong communication and writing skills.
- Application: Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover
- letter outlining their research experience, interest in this position
- and contact information for three references to Dr. Nalinikanth
- Kotagiri at NKotagiri@som.umaryland.edu
Desired start date: Immediately
How to apply
- Read the full advert on the source site — it carries the authoritative terms.
- Email the contact below with your CV and a short, specific message. See Emailing Professors.
- Prepare your SOP, CV, transcripts and referees before the deadline.
- Apply through the university's own portal. Never pay a fee to a third party.