Research Fellow-Radiology
Job ID 363993 Date posted 08/01/2025- Jacksonville, FL
- Full Time
- Research
- Remote: No
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- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
The Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Radiochemistry Facility at Mayo Clinic Florida, housed within the Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow in the field of radiopharmaceutical discovery and development for PET imaging or radiotheranostics. Under the mentorship of Dr. Hancheng Cai, Ph.D., the selected candidate will engage in cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research projects focused on the design, synthesis, and translation of novel radiopharmaceuticals. Responsibilities include conducting innovative research, ensuring compliance with Mayo Clinic's policies and procedures, and contributing to a collaborative and productive scientific environment. Research training experiences will include radiopharmaceutical design, synthesis, and development for PET radiotracers or radiotheranostic agents, preclinical evaluation of radiopharmaceutical in cells or mouse models, as well as clinical production of these innovative radiopharmaceuticals for first-in-human clinical studies.
This position offers an exceptional opportunity to participate in translational research at the interface of chemistry, molecular imaging, radiopharmaceutical therapy, and clinical nuclear medicine.
The position is available for two years with the potential for extension. The salary will be based on the applicant experience and the Mayo Clinic guidelines.
Qualifications
Must have a Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a field deemed relevant, such as a Ph.D. degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacology, biomedical engineering. Additional experience with radiochemistry is preferred but not essential. Research background in biology, pharmacology, and cell studies and animal handling would also be beneficial.
Exemption Status
Exempt
Compensation Detail
$64,079 - $74,963 / year; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
International Assignment
No
Site Description
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Kara Schott
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