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How much do postdoctoral pet radiochemistry jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for postdoctoral pet radiochemistry in the United States is $59,022.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,000.00 and $66,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Postdoctoral PET Radiochemist, and why are they important?

A Postdoctoral PET Radiochemist typically needs a PhD in chemistry, radiochemistry, or a related field, with strong expertise in organic synthesis and radiolabeling techniques. Familiarity with PET instrumentation, cyclotron operation, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) protocols, and relevant analytical tools like HPLC and mass spectrometry is crucial. Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and scientific communication skills help distinguish top candidates in collaborative and multidisciplinary research environments. These competencies are vital for advancing radiopharmaceutical development, ensuring safety, and driving innovative PET imaging research.

What are some common challenges faced by postdoctoral researchers in PET radiochemistry, and how can they be addressed?

Postdoctoral researchers in PET radiochemistry often encounter challenges such as maintaining the strict time constraints required for handling short-lived radioisotopes, ensuring lab safety compliance, and troubleshooting radiochemical synthesis protocols. Effective time management, rigorous adherence to safety protocols, and strong problem-solving skills are essential to succeed. Collaborating closely with experienced radiochemists, physicists, and clinicians within multidisciplinary teams can also help resolve technical issues and enhance research outcomes.

What is a Postdoctoral PET Radiochemist?

A Postdoctoral PET Radiochemist is a researcher who specializes in developing and synthesizing radiotracers for use in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging. This role typically involves working in a laboratory to design, produce, and evaluate radioactive compounds that help visualize biological processes in living subjects. Postdoctoral researchers in this field often collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including chemists, biologists, and clinicians, to advance molecular imaging techniques and support biomedical research. Their work is critical for diagnosing diseases, monitoring treatment responses, and advancing drug development.

What is the difference between Postdoctoral Pet Radiochemistry vs Postdoctoral Medical Physicist?

AspectPostdoctoral Pet RadiochemistryPostdoctoral Medical Physicist
Required CredentialsPhD in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, or related field; training in radiochemistry and PET imagingPhD in Medical Physics or related; certification in medical physics often preferred
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, nuclear medicine departments, pharmaceutical companiesHospitals, clinics, research institutions, medical centers
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, pharmaceutical companies, nuclear medicine facilitiesHospitals, academic medical centers, healthcare industry

Postdoctoral Pet Radiochemistry focuses on developing and analyzing radiotracers for PET imaging, often in research or pharmaceutical settings. In contrast, Postdoctoral Medical Physicists primarily work on radiation safety, treatment planning, and quality assurance in clinical environments. Both roles require advanced degrees and specialized training but serve different functions within the medical and research fields.

Infographic showing various Postdoctoral Pet Radiochemistry job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% As Needed, and 86% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,022 per year, or $28.4 per hour.
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - PET Image Reconstruction Dr Bowen Lab-

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - PET Image Reconstruction Dr Bowen Lab-

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Cent (The

Dallas, TX

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Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

UT Southwestern rating

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

A postdoctoral position in PET Image Reconstruction research is immediately available in the laboratory of Spencer L. Bowen, Ph.D in the Department of Radiology at UTSouthwestern Medical Center. The Bowen Lab focuses on advancing PET precision imaging. The researcher will be supported by a new NIH R01-funded project to develop state-of-the-art radiotracer quantification schemes for cardiac PET/MR exams. The lab also has several exciting projects in oncology and neurology that postdoctoral fellow may have the opportunity to work on.

The Department of Radiology at UTSW hosts a world class PET research program. Fellows in The Bowen Lab will have access to state of the art clinical PET systems, including a soon to be upgraded Siemens PET/MR scanner, a cyclotron and radiochemistry program led by Dr. Xiankai Sun, Ph.D., and extensive computing resources, including two modern computer clusters. UT Southwestern Medical School is ranked in Tier 1 (top 16) for research, and is ranked 20th for Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery. There are well established collaborations with Internal Medicine, the Advanced Imaging Research Center, the Simmons Cancer Center, and the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute, that the postdoctoral fellow may benefit from.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in physics, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or other medical imaging related fields. Expertise in inverse methods or image reconstruction algorithms, computer programming (i.e. C, Matlab), and proficiency in English are required. A successful record of authorship on peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations is recommended. Researchers with a background in the development of PET reconstruction algorithms and data corrections, are particularly encouraged to apply. A competitive list of benefits is included.

UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visithttps://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Benefits
    UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
    • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
    • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
    • Paid Time Off, available day one
    • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
    • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
    • Wellness programs
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
    • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

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