Associate Research Scientist, Yale University PET Center

The Yale PET Center, a state of the art PET facility, has an opening in the Chemistry group at the rank of Associate Research Scientist.

Primary duties include design, synthesis and evaluation of novel PET radioligands; participation in PET imaging experiments; and production, quality control and analysis of established PET radiopharmaceuticals. Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. in chemistry with strong background and experience in organic synthesis and experience in PET radiochemistry, knowledge in the principles of biology, pharmacology and pharmacokinetics as applied to PET imaging agent development, excellent English speaking and writing capability, and the potential to move up the academic rank. Also preferred: ability to design and execute successful research projects; previous experience in grant-writing and proven record of obtaining outside research funding.

Those interested should contact Dr. Henry Huang, Director of Chemistry and Co-director of Yale PET Center, PO Box 208048, 801 Howard Avenue, New Haven, CT 06520-8048. E-mail:henry.huang@yale.edu

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and members of minority groups.