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Job

Postdoctoral Fellow

Organization

NIH National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Scientific focus area

Neuroscience, Chemical Biology, Molecular Pharmacology

The Molecular Imaging Branch at the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, Maryland is now seeking applicants for a postdoctoral position to undertake the development of novel radiotracers for imaging human brain in neuropsychiatric disorders with positron emission tomography (PET).

About the position

Our lab investigates novel radiotracers for brain imaging with PET as well as radiochemistry methodology in support of the novel radiotracer development. Prospective applicants should have interest in developing skills in radiochemistry with short-lived position-emitters (i.e., 11C and 18F), organic/medicinal chemistry, radioanalytical methods, and/or in radiotracer design and evaluation.

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What you'll need to apply

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest outlining their chemistry and other experiences, a current CV, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Dr. Victor W. Pike at the email below by July 31st, 2026 to be considered.

Contact name

Dr. Victor W. Pike

Contact email

[email protected]

Qualifications

Prospective applicants should obtained their Ph.D. degree in organic/medicinal chemistry, or a closely related subject, within the last 5 years.

Disclaimer/Fine Print

U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. NIH welcomes foreign nationals with the exception of individuals from this list.

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