We are looking for PhD students and post docs to join our neuroinflammation imaging lab at Turku PET center, Finland.
Our focus is on multiple sclerosis. For further information please contact Laura.airas [at] utu.fi (PI)

Requirements:
· master’s (PhD applicants)/doctoral degree (Post-doctoral applicants) in a health related field (e.g.: neuroscience, psychology, biology) with significant imaging experience or MD degree with proven research background
· have published in international peer reviewed journals, and/or receipient of grants or research awards in areas related to imaging in psychosis/addictions
· considerable expertise in computational and statistical methods, and a good working knowledge of brain anatomy and psychiatric assessments
· experience in working with clinical populations is an asset
· good oral and written communication skills in French/English

The project will focus on brain PET investigation of neurochemical changes in psychosis and addictions and their relationship with brain correlates (structure, MRS, etc.) and behavior.
McGill is a world-renowned international university with excellent training oppertunities located in the unparalleled city of Montreal, Canada. Send a letter of interest outlining your experience and CV to romina.mizrahi [at] mcgill.ca

University of Pittsburgh, Department of Radiology
PET Radiochemistry Director 
Assistant/Associate, NT (full-time)

The University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Radiology is recruiting for a full-time, non-tenure faculty position (Assistant/Associate) to serve as PET Radiochemistry Director.  Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. As a leading academic institution with a strong commitment to research and innovation, we are looking for an experienced professional to lead our PET radiochemistry program and contribute to cutting-edge advancements in molecular imaging.

The PET Radiochemistry Director will support ongoing and new research and investigational radiopharmaceutical production activities as part of the overall PET Center’s research portfolio.  

Job responsibilities include: 
·         Support the existing funded research portfolio related to radiotracer development, research, and investigational radiopharmaceutical production;
·         Provide guidance and direction related to new research and investigational radiopharmaceutical production;
·         Provide regulatory/compliance oversight and support for research and investigational radiopharmaceutical production activities within a USP <823> regulatory environment;
·         Build relationships and work collaboratively with other researchers and clinician scientists within the Department and Institution as well as external institutions/organizations;
·         Training and management of staff in radiochemistry methods and applications
·         Service center support

A successful candidate should have the following qualifications:
·         PhD in Radiochemistry, Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry
o   Research Assistant professor: at least 5 years of experience in academic research and investigational radiopharmaceutical production
o   Research Associate Professor: at least 8 years of experience in academic research and investigational radiopharmaceutical production
·         Demonstrated research interest in radiochemistry/radiopharmaceutical sciences using positron emitting radionuclides (especially carbon-11 and fluorine-18)
·         Previous experience with regulatory/compliance oversight and support for research and investigational radiopharmaceutical production activities within a USP <823> regulatory environment
The successful applicant will be appointed in the Department of Radiology and would support research activities across the University of Pittsburgh PET Center research portfolio. 

For additional details about the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Radiology, please view our website at:  www.radiology.pitt.edu.

Interested applicants may apply at https://www.join.pitt.edu/ under Job ID: 23008977

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit hr.pitt.edu/contact-ohr to learn more.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Campus: Pittsburgh
Required Attachments: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae

Pathway to Faculty (Pre-Faculty Fellow) position (TF9969) Department of Pharmacology

Wayne State University School of Medicine

 

The Department of Pharmacology in the Wayne State University School of Medicine (WSU-SOM) invites applications for a pre-faculty fellow position in the general area of Neuroscience as part of the Wayne State University Pathway to Faculty program. Through this program, the pre-faculty fellow, who will join WSU-SOM with the official title Pre-Faculty Fellow, will be guided, mentored and prepared for the acceptance of a tenure- track faculty position in the department. We seek candidates with a doctorate in Neuroscience or a relevant biomedical discipline with less than 3 years of post-graduate training and who have shown great promise in research and scholarship and a desire to pursue a tenure-track position while advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

 

The successful candidate will join a highly dynamic and collegial academic setting and receive strong, comprehensive, inclusive, equitable, diverse, compassionate and stable mentorship to develop into a dynamic, independent neuroscientist working at the leading edge of the discipline. The candidate will be provided with 2- 3 years of funded postdoctoral training to develop the skills necessary for successful transition to a tenure-track faculty position, and then 2-3 years of dedicated funding to initialize an independent research program. The candidate will receive both competitive research support and a stipend, professional development opportunities, as well as generous laboratory space and access to state-of-the-art core facilities in an environment that supports multidisciplinary collaboration. The candidate will be expected to develop an impactful independent research program and contribute to departmental activities. Individuals who identify as members of historically marginalized groups in their chosen field are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Wayne State University (WSU) is a Carnegie level 1 institution and a premier public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. The WSU-SOM is located in midtown Detroit, one of the dynamic urban communities leading the revitalization of the city. The metropolitan area provides a cosmopolitan environment with rich cultural offerings, strong schools, and outstanding affordable housing in our beautiful Great Lakes region. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity, and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. WSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

To apply, please be prepared to submit the following documents:

• A curriculum vitae
• A statement of research interests (3 pages or less)
• A personal statement describing what equity-mindedness and inclusive excellence mean to the applicant as a researcher and future educator (1-2 pages).
• Names and contact information for three people who can provide letters of reference on request.

 

For further detailed information, please contact: Izabela Podgorski, PhD

Professor

Chair, Search Committee ipodgors [at] med.wayne.edu

(313) 577-0514

PET Research Psychiatrist NIMH

Multi-modal dynamic functional imaging of aging and Alzheimer's disease

https://jechenlab.com/assets/PostDoc_MultiModal_Ad_T32_BrightFocus.pdf

We are looking for PhD students to join the Addiction Imaging and Mental Health lab (AIMH) at McGill University/Douglas Research Centre. The focus of our PET studies is examining the link between nicotine/tobacco use and the endocannabinoid system. For further information please contact rachel.rabin [at] mcgill.ca (PI).

The Brain Health Imaging Centre at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), and the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto are currently recruiting a postdoctoral fellow and graduate students (One Master's and one Ph.D.) to join the Zheng research group, to work on the PET neuroimaging. The Zheng research group focuses on the development and application of innovative radiopharmaceuticals for the diagnosis and assessment of treatment in neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. Dr. Chao Zheng’s research program has specific objectives: 1) Discovery of cutting-edge radiopharmaceuticals for brain imaging applications; 2) Developing and applying novel PET imaging methods that directly capture biochemical or phenotypic changes in vivo. This involves integrating disciplines such as medicinal chemistry, radiochemistry, quantitative PET imaging from in vitro and preclinical in vivo studies, and pharmacology. This excellent research opportunity will provide extensive training in radiochemistry and PET neuroimaging in a preclinical and clinical research environment. These highly translational projects are funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

Qualifications:

Postdoctoral fellow: The candidate for this position is expected to be a highly self-motivated, recent PhD or MD/PhD graduate with a strong background in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry, or radiochemistry. Training in pharmacology and in vivo PET neuroimaging is an asset. Additionally, the candidate is expected to have good written and oral communication skills and an independent ability to design and execute experiments.

Candidates with additional experience in the following skills and areas will be preferred but not required: molecular imaging, neuroscience, genetic animal models.

Contact:

To apply for these positions, please send your CV, the contact information of three referees, and cover letter describing your research interests and future plans to Dr. Chao Zheng at ch.zheng [at] utoronto.ca or chao.zheng [at] camh.ca