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Assistant Project Scientist, Radiochemistry, Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging University of California Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF10109 The van Dam laboratory in the Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging at the University of California, Los Angeles, is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated project scientist to join our multidisciplinary research program, which focuses on the development of innovative microscale chemical synthesis platforms for preparing and optimizing radiolabeled compounds for molecular imaging and theranostics. Radiochemistry based on droplet-scale reactions offers numerous key advantages over conventional macroscale radiochemistry techniques. The candidate will work on (i) adapting radiolabeling and purification methods into microscale and high-throughput formats for a variety of radionuclides and classes of molecules, and (ii) leveraging these technologies for evaluation of novel compounds in collaborative projects. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, radiochemistry or chemical engineering, with experience in radiochemistry (especially F-18 and radiometals), expertise in analytical methods commonly used in radiochemistry (including TLC, HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS, NMR), and experience in synthesis optimization. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, detail-oriented and systematic, and will possess excellent critical thinking, experiment planning, and communication (oral and written) skills. Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, and contact information for three references. The current minimum pay range is $74,100 – $85,900, as defined in Table 37-B of the UC salary scales. To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10109 The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction jeid-fb7a074014236948a852e339f3af068b