Postdoctoral Researcher at Turku PET Centre

Postdoctoral Researcher at Turku PET Centre

University of Turku

Turku, Finland

We are seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our multidisciplinary team at the Turku PET Centre in the following role: Develop 89Zr-labelled PET tracers for investigation of biophysical processes in crops using PET imaging.

About the Project

The RE-IMAGINE-CROPS project is an ambitious EU-funded initiative addressing sustainable agriculture challenges through cutting-edge imaging technologies. This project aims to revolutionize nitrogen (N)-fertilizer application by developing the first real-time, in-field, portable, multimodal, multiscale Positron Emission Tomography - Multiphoton Endoscope (PET-ME) technology. The novel approach combines metabolic and cellular-level imaging, enabling precise tailoring of N-fertilizer use to optimize crop health and minimize ecological and economic losses.

Key goals of the project include:

• Real-time PET reconstruction for metabolic imaging at a micrometer scale.
• Advanced hydrodynamic modeling for fertilizer dispersion.
• Development of optical fiber-based multiphoton endoscopic systems for cellular imaging.
• Integration of tracer systems using innovative protein labeling technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with consortium partners to develop and implement imaging technologies.
• Design, radiosynthesis and optimization of new PET tracers for plant imaging.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Ph.D.) in radiochemistry, chemistry, radiopharmaceutical chemistry or medicinal chemistry.
• Expertise in PET radiochemistry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English (both written and spoken).
• Experience in scientific publishing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in working with open radioactive sources.
• Previous experience in radiometal chemistry is an advantage.

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