What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Researcher position at National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)?
The Laboratory of Neuroimaging (LNI), under the direction of Nora D. Volkow, M.D., within the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) intramural program, seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team at the NIH Clinical Research Center in Bethesda, MD. This position will focus on preclinical neuroimaging research in substance use disorders. The fellow will contribute to the development of radiotracers and/or positron emission tomography (PET) applications in animal models of alcohol and opioid use disorders.
Responsibilities include: (1) Research on the design, synthesis, bioassay, and radiolabeling of small molecules; or (2) Conducting preclinical PET imaging and data analysis, leading to publications.
Qualifications: (1) Ph.D. in chemistry, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or a related field (must be less than 5 years after earning PhD or Ph.D. candidate (expected completion by February 2027); (2) Strong interest in neuroimaging research and radiotracer development; (3) Excellent oral and written communication skills; (4) Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Prior experience in computational drug design, organic synthesis, bioassay, radiochemistry, laboratory automation, or preclinical neuroscience is advantageous, and training is available for motivated candidates.
Application Instructions: Please send (1) a cover letter describing your research interests and motivation for pursuing a postdoctoral position; (2) Curriculum vitae (CV); and (3) Contact information for three references to: Dr. Sunny Kim by email to sunny.kim@nih.gov.
Application will be accepted until the position is filled (by March 2027)
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