Description

The Research Center of the University Hospital Center of the University of Montreal (CRCHUM) and the Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Montreal is seeking candidates to fill a position as an Assistant or Associate Professor-level researcher in the field of radiochemistry, for the development and validation of radiotracers used in medical imaging. The candidate will develop an innovative research program that integrates with the various multidisciplinary teams working on translational studies, facilitating the transition of basic research findings into clinical applications for diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment in patients, healthy individuals, or animals. As a member of the Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Nuclear Medicine, the researcher will be expected to work within a dynamic team at the CRCHUM, one of Canada’s largest research centers, and within the University of Montreal network. The CRCHUM is one of the few research centers with a dedicated research focus on imaging and engineering. 
The CRCHUM Radiochemistry Laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a next-generation research cyclotron capable of synthesizing most of the new radiotracers used in clinical practice and for the development of new research applications, shielded cells, automated synthesis modules, instruments for performing quality control tests, and, coming soon, a 7T microPET/MRI scanner for small animals. The laboratory has a direct transport route to the CHUM’s nuclear medicine department. 

The Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Nuclear Medicine comprises 225 faculty members working in the University of Montreal’s hospital centers and their research centers. Clinical and basic research is a priority for our department, with a constant focus on promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and the multidirectional transfer of knowledge. Our intramural and collaborative research and technological development programs cover a wide range of fields, spanning the entire life continuum from newborns to the elderly; notably, this includes the fields of cardiovascular medicine, oncology, metabolic and endocrine disorders including diabetes, artificial intelligence and data science, neuroscience, hepatic and abdominal imaging, musculoskeletal imaging, theranostic development, aging and carcinogenesis, as well as image-guided therapies, Our faculty members primarily teach research to graduate students, residents, and fellows, as well as to undergraduate students participating in summer internships. The diversity of settings and the synergy between the various sectors make our department a unique ecosystem in North America. 
For more information, visit the site web du Département de radiologie, radio-oncologie et médecine nucléaire. 
 
 
Responsibilites  

As a professor and researcher, depending on the candidate’s career stage, the successful candidate will contribute to promoting excellence in the Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Nuclear Medicine through leadership, research, and teaching activities within the University of Montreal’s network of research centers. They will promote their discipline and actively participate in the development of a renowned institution. In this capacity, the successful candidate will:

• Continue its high-level research, training, and scientific outreach activities in the field of radiochemistry, with a program focused on the development and validation of PET radiotracers for detection and functional assessment in metabolic and molecular imaging, particularly in the areas of diabetes and other endocrine disorders, metabolic and liver function disorders, oncology, and cardiovascular health;
• Develop new avenues for collaborative research, leveraging modern methods of radiochemistry and radiotracer production using a cyclotron and other production modalities;
• Collaborate with other members of the university department in basic and clinical research, as well as in the development of technology applicable to their research themes;
• Supervise graduate students, teach in the University of Montreal’s academic programs, and contribute to the academic life of the university department;
• Contribute to strengthening the Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Nuclear Medicine’s multi-faculty synergistic networks in metabolic and molecular imaging, functional imaging, and digital health, as well as with research centers and other organizations affiliated with the University of Montreal, and other national and international partners. 

Requirements

Qualifications   

• Hold a PhD in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry or radiochemistry;  
• Have postdoctoral training and high-level academic experience relevant to radiochemistry, the production and evaluation of new tracers, as well as research; postdoctoral training in PET radiochemistry is an asset;  
• Gradually demonstrate your ability to mobilize research teams and obtain major competitive funding from major national and international granting organizations;
• Demonstrate the ability to supervise graduate students and postdoctoral trainees;
• Demonstrate leadership recognized by the scientific community for the quality and impact of your research work and your role in structuring scientific initiatives;
• Provide an innovative and inspiring vision for research in radiochemistry and the development of imaging methods in the fields of diabetes and metabolism, oncology, and cardiovascular health, drawing on interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral approaches;
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, promoting productive connections with health professionals, university partners, research centers of affiliated establishments, private and industrial partners, and philanthropic foundations;
• Have sufficient knowledge of the French language or be determined to learn it once on the job through the French language learning support program offered by UdeM, under the Linguistic policy of the University of Montreal*