Job Description

The Department of Physics at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA, USA has an opening for a postdoctoral research investigator for research on a novel nanoparticle-based cancer therapy guided by PET imaging.

Candidates from broad backgrounds are invited to apply, with Ph.D. or equivalent in condensed matter / materials physics, biology, chemistry, medical physics, imaging science, engineering, or related fields given preference. Highly developed communication skills - including, but not limited to written and oral delivery of scientific information and the ability to work well within a team structure - and considerable experimental experience are both prerequisites. Experience with nanomaterial preparation and characterization, ultrasound, and imaging biophysics are considered favorable, but not required, experience. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to independently guide a research project.

Funding is available for up to 3 years.

Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. We encourage applications from candidates who are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community.

To apply, please forward CV, names of two references, and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject: “2025 postdoc”. Please send all questions to directly to the same email with the same subject line.