Postdoctoral researcher radiopharmacy/radiochemistry

Department: Molecular -Morphology-Microscopy
Regime Full-time

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The Center for Radiopharmaceuticals Antwerp (CREANT) , part of Molecular Imaging Center Antwerp (MICA) in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is looking for a full-time (100%) postdoctoral researcher in the field of radiopharmacy/radiochemistry.

Position

• You will be working in the radiopharmacy laboratory to support and manage the development of ongoing academic programs of the research group.
• You will design, synthesize, and evaluate novel radiopharmaceuticals/theranostic ligands for molecular imaging and radionuclide therapy.
• You support the research group’s collaborations with external partners.
• You will assist in the supervision and training of PhD students and other team members.
• You will write reports, scientific papers and help with writing project proposals to attract external funding for novel research projects.

Profile

• You hold a PhD in (radio)pharmacy, (radio)chemistry or similar, with relevant experience in working with radiopharmaceuticals.
• You have hands-on experience with 11 C and 18 F radiochemistry, and automated radiosynthesis methods.
• Relevant experience with radionuclide therapy is an advantage, but not mandatory.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies .
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You have excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English is mandatory.

What we offer

• We offer a full-time appointment as a postdoctoral researcher in a multi-disciplinary and international work environment with a state-of-the-art research infrastructure.
• We offer an open-ended agreement with an expected end date after 3 years (which can be extended depending on available funding).
• Your gross monthly salary is calculated according to the pay scale  for a principal research fellow in the Contract Research Staff category (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, a group insurance, an income protection insurance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.  
• You will do most of your work at the Campus Drie Eiken in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here .

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 15 February 2024 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on 'apply', complete the online application form and don’t forget to include the following document(s):
  • One-page motivation letter
  • Your academic CV, including a complete list of your publications and date of PhD defence
  • Two letters of recommendation
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions  or send an email to [email protected] . If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. Dr. Filipe Elvas ([email protected] ) or Prof. Dr. Steven Staelens ([email protected] ).

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