Research Assistant Professor, Radiochemistry
University of Pennsylvania
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 3 years
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- Patient care
- Work
- On-site in Philadelphia
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- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Department of Radiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing an innovative research program focused on the discovery, development, and translation of radiopharmaceuticals for imaging and therapy.
- Pursuing extramural research funding.
- Contributing to scholarly publications.
- Establishing collaborative research relationships across radiology, nuclear medicine, oncology, chemistry, engineering, and other biomedical disciplines.
- Participating in the academic mission of the Department through mentorship, graduate and postgraduate training, and relevant professional service.
Areas of Particular Interest
- Radiometal chemistry
- Radiolabeling methodologies
- Targeted radionuclide therapy
- Development of novel radiopharmaceutical agents for cancer and other diseases.
Research Activities May Include
- Radiopharmaceutical design and synthesis
- Preclinical imaging and therapy studies
- Pharmacokinetic and biodistribution evaluations
- Dosimetry
- Translational studies supporting clinical development.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Expertise required in the specific area of radiopharmaceutical sciences, with an emphasis on radiochemistry, molecular imaging, and/or targeted radionuclide therapy.
- Experience in the development and evaluation of diagnostic or therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, including relevant chemical, biological, or translational approaches.
- Experience with radiopharmaceutical development, preclinical imaging, targeted alpha or beta therapies, or translational research is desirable.
- Potential to develop an independent, externally funded research program.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
- Postdoctoral or other relevant research experience, typically 0–3 years, in radiopharmaceutical sciences, radiochemistry, molecular imaging, or a related field.
- Evidence of research productivity through peer-reviewed publications.