Post-doctoral PET Data Analysist and Modeller

The Opportunity:

 

We are looking for a motivated, innovative and organised post-doctoral scientist with expertise in image processing, analysis and kinetic modelling that could support our Total-Body PET national facility. 

 

You will have the opportunity to join the “PET is Wonderful” team working at the University of Edinburgh to develop innovative methodologies for Total-Body PET research and clinical application. You will have the opportunity to work on academic and industry-sponsored projects across medical specialities. The University of Edinburgh houses three preclinical PET systems and three clinical PET systems coupled with CT or MRI. Our radiochemistry facility has also recently been upgraded and expanded to house eleven hot cells (3 dedicated to R&D use and 8 for GMP productions) and a cyclotron. 

 

This is a fixed term position (48 months) with full-time hours (35 hours per week), this is regular on-campus working role.  

 

The salary for this post is UE07 £40,247 to £47,874 per annum.

 

Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD in a relevant subject (e.g. imaging, kinetic analysis).
• Innovative thinking and great problem solving skills
• Highly motivated to deliver discovery science
• Responsible team player
• Extremely organised and detail oriented

 

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Application Information  

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

 

As a valued member of our team you can expect: 

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits 

 

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role.  If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.  

 

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 20 February 2025.

 

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