Postdoctoral Fellow

AcademicJob CategoryFaculty Non BargainingJob TitlePostdoctoral FellowDepartmentRahmim Laboratory | Department of Radiology | Faculty of Medicine (Arman Rahmim)Posting End DateJuly 30, 2025Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.Job End DateJun 30, 2027The expected pay for this position is $60,000/year with potential for negotiation based on the qualifications and experience of the ideal candidate.Post-Doc Fellowship in Computational Oncology and TheranosticVancouver, Canada The initial appointment is for two years and will be extended based on performance (funding available for at least 3 years).Position: The University of British Columbia (UBC) and BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI) are seeking a talented post-doctoral fellow to join us in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The research will take place in the Quantitative Radiomolecular Imaging & Therapy lab () under the guidance of Drs. Arman Rahmim and Carlos Uribe.The fellow will work in collaboration with researchers, clinicians and imaging experts from UBC, BCCRI, and our international institutional and industry partners. The fellow will work within our multidisciplinary team (medical physicists, engineers, nuclear medicine physicians, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, …) towards the overall aim of enabling precision theranostics radiopharmaceutical therapies (RPTs) via advanced computational oncology and pharmacokinetic modeling.Our research team is multicultural and diverse, and provides unique opportunities for our trainees and researchers to freely explore creative ideas in supportive environments. The clinical infrastructures include multiple imaging scanners, including a long axial field-of-view (LAFOV) PET/CT scanner, and aims to push the limits of modern technology. Moreover, the close connection with the clinical environment allows for translation of novel methods to our cancer clinics in Canada (Vancouver, Victoria, and Kelowna) and beyond.Requirements:The ideal candidate will have a PhD in computational modeling/oncology, systems biology, applied mathematics, nuclear medicine physics, or a related field. Prior experience in at least one of the following is a requirement: physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling, computational oncology/biology, kinetic modeling, advanced image processing. The candidate should be highly motivated with a strong interest and commitment to research. Curiosity and creativity with an aim towards independent research as well as good communication skills are also emphasized.If you want to innovate and make a difference in cancer care, this is the right place for you. Apply todayApplication:Interested candidates should include a CV, a complete list of past research topics and publications, and the names of three references when applying. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.BenefitsPlan Group Number: 020605Member ID: your 7-digit UBC employee ID number, Need crisis counselling?, Call GreenShield Health at 1-866-424-0770 to chat with a counsellor., Disclaimer, The benefits information on this website is provided as a descriptive summary only. While the University has endeavored to accurately reflect its benefit programs, policies and plans, the information on this website does not create any contractual or other rights between the University and its faculty and staff members. To the extent that there are any conflicts or discrepancies between the benefits information on this website and the benefit plan documents (including group insurance contracts and benefit booklets) or any applicable collective agreement, employment agreement, or UBC policy, the benefit plan documents and collective agreement, employment agreement, or UBC policy will govern in all cases.