UVA Radiology & Medical Imaging - Research Assistant or Associate Professor

UVA RADIOLOGY & MEDICAL IMAGING - RESEARCH ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Employer
University of Virginia Health
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia
Salary
Competitive salary and excellent benefits
Closing date
5 Mar 2024
Discipline
Applied Science, Chemistry, Clinical, Health Science, Physics
Job Type
Faculty Member
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Permanent
Qualification
PhD
Sector
Academia
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The Department of Radiology & Medical Imaging at the University of Virginia (UVA) within the School of Medicine (SOM) seeks applications for a tenure-track research faculty position at an Assistant or Associate Professor rank. We are seeking applicants whose research focuses on the design, production, and utilization of precision molecular imaging/PET-based diagnostic and theranostic agents. The faculty member will have a unique opportunity to work with a diverse, multi-disciplinary clinical and research community and investigate questions and applications related to oncologic, neurologic, cardiovascular and infectious diseases as well as other domains. The candidate would also serve as a faculty advisor to the Radiochemistry Core, a well-equipped cGMP (certified Good Manufacturing Practice operating under USP ) Radiopharmaceutical laboratory capable of synthesizing novel PET drugs for both preclinical and human trials, and radiotheranostic agents for preclinical use. The Radiochemistry Core and cGMP lab have significantly expanded molecular imaging, radiotheranostic and immuno-oncology research capabilities and allowed multiple research laboratories at UVA to secure federal funding. Additionally, the Radiochemistry Core, a cyclotron and a vivarium are co-located adjacent to extensive research-dedicated imaging technology to support preclinical and human subjects’ studies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD degree in chemistry, radiochemistry, or nuclear medicine technology with at least 3 years of PET radiochemistry work experience is required.
• Candidate should be able to work independently and train junior lab personnel.
• Expertise in Organic Chemistry for synthesizing precursors for subsequent radiolabeling and postdoctoral research experience are both preferred.
• Applicants are expected to have proficiency in handling, synthesis, and quality control/quality assurance of radioisotopes/radiopharmaceuticals and the ability to perform 18F, 11C, and radiometal radiolabeling.
• Familiarity with a wide range of laboratory techniques, organic synthesis and product purification is required.
• Competency in analytical techniques, and the use of HPLC, GC, TLC is required.
• The selected candidate should have excellent written and spoken English skills.
  This is a full-time benefited position and comes with a competitive compensation package.
  The UVA Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging has nine divisions, 55 full-time clinical faculty, 14 research faculty, 47 residents and 23 fellows/instructors. It offers faculty members a positive, supportive and genuinely non-competitive professional community with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies as well as a dedicated marketing team. Our faculty are very well-respected, dynamic educators and highly productive – many are leaders and innovators in their fields. The Department and its faculty and staff are very committed to growing the diversity of all of its team members, imbuing a culture of respect and inclusivity, and supporting efforts to improve work-life balance.
  Charlottesville, Virginia, is regularly rated as one of the best places in the United States to live, work and raise a family. Residents enjoy everything that a major metropolitan area has to offer in a diverse, charming and family-oriented college town. Set at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville features excellent schools, endless outdoor activities and a wide variety of food, beverage, music and arts scenes. It’s all anchored by the University of Virginia, one of the nation’s top public universities.

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