PhD Positions in Nuclear Chemistry, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany (2017)

The Institute for Neuroscience and Medicine (INM) at the Forschungszentrum Jülich investigates the structure and function of the normal brain as well as neurological or psychiatric disorders. Primarily, the INM conducts translational research with the aim of developing novel procedures for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

The INM-5 (Nuclear Chemistry) focuses on the development and production of new radiolabeled substances, which are used as radiopharmaceuticals in imaging methods of positron emission tomography (PET) in humans for medical diagnostic purposes. The positron emitters Carbon-11 and Fluor-18 are in the focus of the developmental work due to their favorable decay properties.

We are offering several PhD positions in Nuclear Chemistry

Your Profile:
- University degree in Chemistry
- A strong background in organic synthesis
- Previous knowledge in the field of radiolabeling with fluorine-18 or carbon-11 would be advantageous, but is not essential
- Good skills in spoken and written English
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to show initiative and work independently
- Excellent cooperation and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

Further details:
http://www.fz-juelich.de