MIPS Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford

Employment Opportunities

The Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS) was established to bring together scientists and physicians who share a common interest in developing and using state-of-the-art imaging technology and developing molecular imaging assays for studying intact biological systems. MIPS has a small animal imaging facility, a radiopharmaceutical facility, and clinical imaging equipment in the Department of Radiology including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography combined with CT (PET/CT), and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT).

Stanford University is committed to increasing representation of women and members of minority groups on its faculty and particularly encourages applications from such candidates. Stanford University offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Level of appointment and salary are negotiable and will be commensurate with experience.

We invite applications for the following positions:

Other Opportunities:

Two Molecular Biologist Positions in the Translational Molecular Imaging Laboratory
Posted: October 5, 2012

Translational Molecular Imaging Laboratory (TMIL)

A postdoctoral position in the Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS), Department of Radiology is available for a highly-qualified and creative scientist with excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff. We highly value motivation and creativity.

Our lab focuses on development and testing of molecular imaging strategies that can be readily translated into the clinic for improved patient care. The successful candidate will work under the direct mentorship of Dr. Willmann who also holds a clinical appointment at Stanford Hospital that allows clinically translational research. The candidate must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. with profound experience in molecular biology or cell biology. The successful candidate will work on the development and testing of novel NIH-funded molecular imaging strategies for early detection of cancer, monitoring of drug therapy, and development of image-guided therapeutic strategies in cancer and inflammatory diseases.

The Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford is a diverse research environment bringing together several Departments, including the Stanford Schools of Medicine and Engineering, and combines the disciplines of chemistry, cell/molecular biology, molecular pharmacology, physics, bioengineering, imaging sciences, and clinical medicine to advance disease diagnosis and management. It is a rich and stimulating scientific environment with plenty of career development opportunities for motivated scientists.

Salary will be based on University guidelines for postdoctoral fellows, and will commensurate with experience. Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Interested applicants please submit CV, brief statement of interest and career goals, as well as contact information to the email address below:

Juergen K. Willmann, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology
willmann@stanford.edu
Translational Molecular Imaging Laboratory (TMIL)

Postdoctoral Position with Experience in Protein Chemistry / Cancer Cell Biology

Environment
The Canary Center at Stanford is a newly opened world-class facility dedicated to cancer early detection research programs. The mission of the center is to foster research leading to the development of blood tests and molecular imaging approaches to detect and localize early cancers. The Multi-scale Diagnostics Laboratory, within the Canary Center, hypothesizes that accurate methods for simulating cancer's multi-scale properties may lead to dramatic advances in the discovery and application of approaches to personalize cancer care.

Job Description
We are looking for a highly-qualified, and creative postdoctoral fellow with an active interest in the cancer biology, particularly as related to tumor heterogeneity and microenvironment. The ideal candidate will be an energetic scientist with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a biochemistry, cancer cell biology, structural biology or protein chemistry background.

The successful applicant will work in a laboratory focused on the development of quantitative proteomics methods towards interrogating whole-proteome protein dynamics specifically, their translation and degradation rates and how they are impacted by tumor microenvironment.

Requirements
Necessary skills include a recent PhD or current postdoctoral position in cancer biology, protein chemistry, quantitative proteomics or systems biology with two or more publications in peer-reviewed journals.

The qualified candidate will be primarily responsible for in vitro (mammalian cell culture) studies and functional validation of observations. Analysis of patient and mouse-model samples may also be important for validation studies. Candidate will be responsible for characterization of molecular mechanisms of fundamental cellular processes.

Familiarity with systems biology or high throughput biologic analysis is preferred, but not essential. The successful new hire will be highly self-motivated and creative. It is imperative that the candidate be comfortable interacting with scientists whose backgrounds are extremely diverse to work effectively in our multi-disciplinary team. Key factors in the success of this job include: high levels of attentiveness, ability to collaborate closely with others and willingness to learn.

Salary will be based on University guidelines for postdoctoral fellows, and will be commensurate with experience. Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Interested applicants please submit CV, brief statement of interest and career goals, contact information and three references to the e-mail address below:

Pat Riley
periley@stanford.edu

Postdoctoral Position with Experience in Computational Systems Biology

Environment
The Canary Center at Stanford is a newly opened world-class facility dedicated to cancer early detection research programs. The mission of the center is to foster research leading to the development of blood tests and molecular imaging approaches to detect and localize early cancers. The Multi-scale Diagnostics Laboratory, within the Canary Center, hypothesizes that accurate methods for simulating cancer's multi-scale properties may lead to dramatic advances in the discovery and application of approaches to personalize cancer care.

Job Description
We are looking for a highly-qualified, and creative postdoctoral fellow with an active interest in computational systems biology. The ideal candidate will be an energetic scientist/engineer with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will have either a physical sciences or biological background, but must be comfortable interacting with scientists whose backgrounds are extremely diverse.

The successful applicant will work in a laboratory focused on the development of quantitative multi-scale models of cellular regulation. We currently expect that modeling will integrate a formal description of protein production and degradation towards uncovering a compact representation of cell state and an associated state-transition function.

Requirements
Necessary skills include a recent PhD or current postdoctoral position in quantitative sciences (physics, or applied mathematics), engineering (electrical engineering, computer science, industrial engineering), bioinformatics, cancer biology, cell biology and two or more publications in peer-reviewed journals or well-regarded conference proceedings.

Familiarity with systems biology and high throughput biologic analysis is preferred, but not essential. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with mining of large datasets, mathematical modeling and signal processing. The successful new hire will be highly self-motivated and creative and able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team. Experience in numerical analysis/programming (e.g. C++, R, MATLAB, Mathematic, etc.) is expected and a code-sample will be required. A successful applicant will possess abilities and expertise to integrate across large multi-omics datasets characterizing cell communities responses to environmental changes. In addition to the integration component, we expect this individual to assume responsibilities for empirical and/or de novo modeling to better understand connections among the "-omic" datasets.

Key factors in the success of this job include: high levels of attentiveness, ability to collaborate closely with others and willingness to learn.

Salary will be based on University guidelines for postdoctoral fellows, and will be commensurate with experience. Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Interested applicants please submit CV, brief statement of interest and career goals, contact information and three references to the e-mail address below:

Pat Riley
periley@stanford.edu

Postdoctoral Fellow in Molecular Imaging and/or Medical Physics

A Postdoc position is available immediately in the Image Guided Intervention Laboratory, which is part of the MIPS. The successful candidate will work on developing dual modality molecular optical and X-ray tomographic image, X-ray stimulated floresence imaging techniques and/or image guided interventional procedures such real-time image guided radiation therapy and molecular image guided biopsy. The candidate must have a PhD or equivalent with special expertise in molecular imaging, bioengineering, image reconstruction, and/or medical physics. Preference will be given to candidates with acombination of the following skill-sets: imaging instrumentation, image reconstruction, animal imaging and handling techniques, cell culture and related assays, and clinical imaging techniques.

Applicants should submit resumes with the names of at least 3 references to:

Lei Xing, PhD
Jacob Haimson Professor & Director of Radiation Physics Division
Department of Radiation Oncology
Stanford University
875 Blake Wilbur Drive Room G233
Stanford, CA 94305-5847
Ph: (650) 498-7896
Fax: (650) 498-4015
Email Dr. Lei [lei]
http://xinglab.stanford.edu

MIPS Cyclotron Suite

Radiochemistry Research Assistant
Research assistant candidates must possess a minimum B.S. or M.S. in chemistry with synthetic experience and interpretation of analytical data (NMR, MS, IR, UV). Primary responsibilities include preparing daily routine radiopharmaceuticals for clinical use and maintaining records mandated by the radiation safety office and FDA. Good written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently on assigned tasks, and function in a multidisciplinary environment are required. Routine maintenance on small laboratory equipment (HPLC, vacuum pumps, etc.) and basic biological sciences knowledge are also desired but not necessary.

Staff Radiochemist
Candidates must have a M.S. in chemistry with synthetic and radiochemistry experience (2 yrs) or Ph.D. in organic or medicinal chemistry with experience in multi-step synthesis and radiochemistry (F-18 and C-11). Individual will also prepare routine and/or promising radiopharmaceuticals safely for human use under FDA-guidelines (i.e. GMP and FDA regulations, RDRC/eIND/IND applications). In addition to routine radiopharmaceutical production, the successful candidate will develop new [F-18] and [C-11]-labeled radiopharmaceuticals as well as radiosynthetic methods for MIPS. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential. Experience with microwave chemistry, microfluidics, and biology are strongly desired but not necessary.

Postdoctoral Radiochemist
Postdoctoral candidates must have a Ph.D. in organic or medicinal chemistry with experience in multi-step synthesis and want to learn the processes (i.e. GMP and FDA regulations, IND applications) involved in preparing routine and/or promising radiopharmaceuticals safely for human use under FDA-guidelines. In addition to routine radiopharmaceutical production, the successful candidate will be expected to help develop new [F-18] and [C-11]-labeled radiopharmaceuticals as well as radiosynthetic methods for MIPS. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential. Experience with HPLC, micro-scale reactions, radiochemistry, and biology background is strongly desired but not necessary.

Submit CV with three reference letters to:

Donna Niernberger
Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford
Department of Radiology
Stanford University
300 Pasteur Drive, MC 5128
Alway Building, Room M001
Stanford, California, 94305
Phone: (650) 736-0449
Fax: (650) 724-1499
donnan52@stanford.edu

or fax (650) 724-1499. Applications will be considered after January 1, 2011 and will continue until the positions are filled.

Assistant or Associate Professor, Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection

The Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection is a new center for the advancement of the use of in vitro and in vivo cancer diagnostic strategies. The center is recruiting several scientists to help build the in vitro diagnostics component of the program. This in vitro component will interact heavily with the Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS) (http://mips.stanford.edu) which focuses on in vivo imaging strategies. The appointments will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the University Tenure Line or Research Line. The predominant criterion for appointment in the University Tenure Line is a major commitment to research and teaching. The major criteria for the Research Line is there must be a specific need for research that contributes to the academic program of the department.

Stanford University has made significant commitments towards the expansion of cancer diagnostics including the opening of a new building. The Canary Center is recruiting faculty across several disciplines and significant space has been provided to the program. This is an excellent opportunity for a scientist to join a rapidly expanding program in a University environment with top ranked Schools of Medicine, Engineering, and Physical Sciences. The program is also coupled to the Bio-X, which merges the Schools of Medicine, Engineering, and Humanities/Sciences and the Department of Bioengineering that is jointly supported by the Schools of Engineering and Medicine.

The successful candidate will be a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. who has significant experience in early cancer detection using in vitro strategies (e.g., blood proteomics). Researchers in areas of proteomics, novel in vitro sensor technologies, mouse models of cancer, or bioinformatics related to cancer proteomics are particularly encouraged to apply. Proven ability to develop novel assays, discover and validate biomarkers, and clinical translation of strategies is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach graduate students, attract extramural funding for independent research and foster collaborations with various Departments and industrial partners. He/she is expected to work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of biologists, chemists, physicists, and clinicians that will lead to new approaches for diagnostics and management of cancer. Good communication and teaching skills are essential.

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research, teaching and clinical missions.

To apply, please send your CV, the names of three referees and a brief statement of research plans and why you believe you are the right candidate for this position, to:

Sam Gambhir M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Radiology and Bioengineering
Chairman, Search Committee, The James H. Clark Center
318 Campus Drive, Room E150A
Stanford, CA 94305-5427

Molecular Imaging of Hypoxia

Postdoctoral Position
Two postdoctoral positions are available immediately within the Imaging Radiobiology Laboratory in the MIPS program. The successful applicants will lead efforts to develop new hypoxia-targeted molecular imaging techniques and to apply these techniques to study the role of hypoxia in tumor biology. This is a federally- and industrially-funded collaborative research program between Drs. Ted Graves (egraves@stanford.edu) and Amato Giaccia (Radiation Oncology). The candidate must have a PhD degree in molecular biology, cell biology, bioengineering, or a related field. Experience with cell culture, construction of genetic vectors, and small animal handling are preferred. The position will remain open until filled and is renewable on an annual basis. Salary will be based on University guidelines for postdoctoral fellows and will be in the range of $43,000-$50,000, commensurate with experience. Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Chemist (Visiting Scholar/Postdoctoral Fellow) in Imaging Probe Development
A Visiting Scholar/Postdoctoral Fellow position is available immediately in MIPS. The successful candidate will join a research group focusing on cancer molecular imaging. The candidate must have a PhD degree in synthetic Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Radiochemistry, or a related field. Hands-on experience and knowledge in the multi-steps synthesis of small molecules are required. Strong communication skills and success in working in a team environment is required. Experience with PET/SPECT radiochemistry are preferred but not required. This position will remain open until filled and is renewable on an annual basis. Salary will be determined based on the experience of the candidate and the University guidelines for Postdoctoral Fellows/Visiting Scholar. Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Molecular Biologist (Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate Position) in Molecular Imaging
A Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate position is available immediately in MIPS. The successful candidate will join a research group focusing on cancer molecular imaging. The candidate must have a PhD, MD or equivalent with specialization in Molecular Biology. Preference will be given to candidates with a combination of the following skill-sets: cell culture and assays, molecular biology and cloning techniques, bioluminescence/fluorescence optical imaging, PET imaging, animal surgery and handling techniques, This position will remain open until filled and is renewable on an annual basis. Salary will be determined based on the experience of the candidate and the University guidelines for Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate. Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

For the above two positions, to apply, please submit your CV with three reference letters to:

Susan Singh
Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford
Department of Radiology
Stanford University
1201 Welch Rd, P093
Stanford, CA 94305-5484
susan.singh@stanford.edu
fax (650) 736-7925.

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