The post doc will work on research projects focus on the development and use of novel and informative short (hours to days) and longer term (months to years) imaging approaches to track adoptively transferred cells of interest, including chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells, natural killer cells, B cells/plasma cells, hematopoietic progenitor and stem cells, myeloid cells, and other cell types under investigation, in preclinical animal models with high relevance to treatment of human diseases.

Candidates must have a PhD (or be nearing PhD completion) or an MD (with extensive prior laboratory training) in a relevant discipline. Applicants must have prior experience with image analyses and quantitation, preferably working with PET/CT modalities, and be comfortable with and able to work within sophisticated image analysis software. In addition, laboratory experience with cell culture and processing, flow cytometry, and safe handling and disposal of radioactive materials is desirable. Must be willing to work directly with laboratory animals and radioisotopes.

Applicants should email their curriculum vitae or NIH biosketch, a statement of interest, and names and contact information of three references to Cynthia Dunbar MD, dunbarc@nhlbi.nih.gov and Kayla Chaney, kayla.chaney@nih.gov . Selected applicants will be asked for references and invited to give a virtual or in person seminar.

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