Job
Post-doctoral fellowship in Molecular imaging (preclinical and translational)
Organization
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
Scientific focus area
Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Clinical Research
Post-doctoral fellowship in Molecular imaging (preclinical and translational) in the Hammoud Laboratory, Center for infectious disease Imaging, Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Clinical Center, NIH.
About the position
A two-year postdoctoral fellowship position is available in the laboratory of Dr Dima A. Hammoud in the NIH intramural research program, with potential for renewal up to a total of five years. The major focus of the laboratory is using advanced imaging modalities, namely Positron Emission Tomography, to develop and test imaging biomarkers of infection that are then translated to human applications, with special focus on fungal and HIV infections. The laboratory has access to state of the art Mediso NanoScan PET/CT scanner, multiple human PET and PET/CT scanners, radiochemistry, biology, chemistry, and tissue culture labs.
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What you'll need to apply
Eligible applicants should send a cover letter, resume and names and addresses of three references to: Dima Hammoud, MD (hammoudd@cc.nih.gov)
Contact name
Dima Hammoud
Contact email
Qualifications
We are looking for a motivated Ph.D., M.D. or MD/Ph.D. candidate with molecular imaging or Imaging Sciences background. Candidates should have graduated no more than 36 months prior to the projected start date. A background in PET imaging of animal models and/or humans and experience in analysis of PET data from rodents, non-human primates and patients are required. Proficiency in using specialized PET analysis software (e.g. pmod, SPM) and experience with PET imaging clinical trials (first-in-man) are highly desirable.
Disclaimer/Fine Print
Salary for the position is commensurate with experience and number of years since completing graduate school.