Postdoctoral Research Associate – Radiochemistry (Isotope Production

The Brookhaven National Laboratory Isotope Research and Production Departmentprepares certain commercially unavailable radioisotopes for distribution to the nuclear medicine community and industry and performs research to develop new radioisotopes for nuclear medicine investigators. The program also performs irradiations for non-isotope applications, sells by-products, and explores opportunities for new products and radioisotope applications.

The BNL Isotope Research & Production Department (IP) has an opening for a2-yearterm Postdoctoral Research Associate toparticipatein multidisciplinary research projects with focus on the production, processing, and purification of medical and research radioisotopes. The successful candidate is expected to have excellent knowledge of radio chemical separations and the ability to collaborate with other members of the group. Collaborations with colleagues in other departments and/or at other institutionsareencouraged.

This role offers a robust suite of professional development opportunities both within and outside of the laboratory, with the potential toassistin preparing funding proposals. As one of the premier institutions in the world with access to a 200 MeV proton accelerator,host of hot cell suites and a 19 MeV cyclotron,the successful candidatecanpursueunique isotope production pathways.

BNL IPiscommittedto ensuring a safe work environment whereresearchers freely discuss ideasand feel empowered to take intellectual risks.

• Participate in proposing experiments to aidthe IPprogram mission

• Planning experimentsthat satisfysafety requirement sand operational constraints

• Develop and test methods for the separation and purification of radionuclides of interest

• Document experimental results and prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals

• Prepare presentations to summarizeresearch findings for internal and external audiences

• Follow conduct of operations

• Ph.D. in Radiochemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, or a closely related fieldconferred within the past 5 years or to be completed prior to the starting date.

• Experience with radioactive materials and radio chemical techniquesora record of academic training in the field.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work with scientific literaturetosummarize project-relevant information

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to follow written procedures and manuals

• Demonstrated ability to successfully collaborate with other researchers

• Applicants must provide a list of publications where the first and co-first-author are clearly identified

(Applications submitted without a publication list may be considered incomplete and may not be considered for further review)

• Effective communication, including writing, speaking, and interpersonal communication

• Ability to workafter hourson plannedoccasions

• Excellent command of MS Office applications

• Experience with separation techniques such as ion-chromatography, precipitation,solventextraction, etc.

• Experience with radioisotope production and purification

• Experience with radiolabeling complexes

• Familiarity with hot cell or glovebox operations.

• Experience in AI/MLAnd automation in chemical processes

• Experience in gamma spectroscopyand techniques of inorganic analytical chemistry

• Experience intrainingstudentsor junior personnel

• This is a 2-year term Assignment.

• BNL policy requires that Postdoctoral Research Associate appointments be made to individuals who have received their doctorate within the past five (5) years. Eligible candidates may not exceed a combined total of five years of relevant post-PHDexperienceexcluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness, or other life-changing events.

Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $71900 - $85000 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the…