What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow - Molecular Biology and Imaging position at Henry M. Jackson Foundation?
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HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Radiology & Bioengineering with molecular biology and imaging background to develop and conduct research projects and assist on a variety of imaging projects that the Radiology Department supports. The Post Doctoral Fellow would be responsible primarily for working with positron emission tomography (PET) and the associated activities with the animals and bench science techniques, and may also learn some Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as well. The Department has a large Preclinical imaging core and post processing area that supports a 7T MRI, PET, single photon emission tomography (SPECT), optical imaging and CT. The Post Doctoral Fellow will work primarily with preclinical systems that support rodent and ferret imaging with opportunities to work on a variety of imaging projects.
This position will be in support of the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences at the Uniformed Services University (USU). Dr. Hood is the Director of the Biomedical Research Imaging Core (BRIC), a preclinical imaging laboratory of the Department of Radiology that supports small animal research for USU. This position would also work with correlating histology and tissue/blood biomarkers to support imaging findings.
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.