Postdoctoral Research Associate Radiochemistry (Isotope Production)

The Brookhaven National Laboratory Isotope Research and Production Departmentprepares certain commercially unavailable radioisotopes for distribution to the nuclear medicine community and industry and performs research to develop new radioisotopes for nuclear medicine investigators. The program also performs irradiations for non-isotope applications, sells by-products, and explores opportunities for new products and radioisotope applications. Position Description: The BNL Isotope Research & Production Department (IP) has an opening for a2-yearterm Postdoctoral Research Associate toparticipatein multidisciplinary research projects with focus on the production, processing, and purification of medical and research radioisotopes. The successful candidate is expected to have excellent knowledge of radiochemical separations and the ability to collaborate with other members of the group. Collaborations with colleagues in other departments and/or at other institutionsareencouraged. This role offers a robust suite of professional development opportunities both within and outside of the laboratory, with the potential toassistin preparing funding proposals. As one of the premier institutions in the world with access to a 200 MeV proton accelerator, host of hot cell suites and a 19 MeV cyclotron,the successful candidatecanpursu eunique isotope production pathways. BNL IP iscommittedto ensuring a safe work environment whereresearchers freely discuss ideasand feel empowered to take intellectual risks . Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Participate in proposing experiments to aidthe IPprogram mission * Planning experimentsthat satisfysafety requirementsand operationalconstraints * Develop and test methods for the separation and purification of radionuclides of interest * Document experimental results and prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals * Preparepresentations to summarizeresearch findingsfor internal and external audiences * Follow conduct of operations Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Ph.D. in Radiochemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, or a closely related fieldconferred within the past 5 years or to be completed prior to the starting date. * Experience with radioactive materials and radiochemical techniquesora record of academic training in the field. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills. * Ability to work with scientific literaturetosummarize project-relevant information * Ability to work independently * Ability to follow written procedures and manuals * Demonstrated ability to successfully collaborate with other researchers * Applicants must provide a list of publications where the first and co-first-author are clearly identified(Applications submitted without a publication list may be considered incomplete and may not be considered for further review) * Effective communication, including writing, speaking, and interpersonal communication * Ability to workafter hourson plannedoccasions * Excellent command of MS Office applications Preferred Knowledge Skills or Abilities: * Experience withseparation techniques such asion-chromatography, precipitation,solventextraction, etc. * Experience withradioisotope production and purification * Experience with radiolabeling complexes * Familiarity with hot cell or glovebox operations. * Experience in AI/MLand automationin chemical processes * Experience in gamma spectroscopyand techniques of inorganic analytical chemistry * Experience intrainingstudentsor junior personnel Additional Information: * This is a 2-year term Assignment. * BNL policy requires that Postdoctoral Research Associate appointments be made to individuals who have received their doctorate within the past five (5) years. Eligible candidates may not exceed a combined to