Job Description

The Department for Nuclear Medicine is looking for a

Postdoctoral Scientist (f/m/d) in the Translational Nuclear Medicine Research Group

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Operational area:

Department for Nuclear Medicine

Working hours:

Fulltime 100% (currently 38,5 hours/week)

Duration/Term of employment

: The position is limited to one year in accordance with the WissZeitVG (German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act) with the option of extension. The possibility of habilitation is given.

Start date:

01.01.2026

Remuneration/Rates:

EG 13 (TV-L)

Project: Development of radioligands for theranostic applications in oncology

Your tasks:

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with in-depth knowledge of organic chemistry to join our multidisciplinary research team for the development of novel radioligands for imaging and therapy of oncological diseases. The successful candidate will design, synthesize, and characterize small-molecule ligands and develop radiolabeling methods with short-lived radioisotopes for positron emission tomography (PET). Beyond the application of established methods, the candidate is expected to develop new synthesis routes and implement innovative strategies in ligand design, including dual labeling with fluorophores.
In addition, participation in preclinical experiments in cell and animal models is expected.

Your profile:

PhD in chemistry, medical biology, (radio)pharmacy, oncology Keen interest in experimental research Experience in organic chemistry, tracer synthesis, click chemistry, radiopharmacy, and working with cell and animal models Participation in the co-supervision of PhD students Willingness to participate in teaching activities for students of Medicine and Biomedical Engineering High motivation and strong team-working skills Good command of written and spoken English (level B2 or higher) FELASA B certification is an advantage

Why choose us?

We offer…

30 days of vacation

A bonus of 3,000 euros

for employees who help recruit employees in the care sector An

attractive company pension scheme

from VBL

Education opportunities

, including updating and upgrading Access to

public transport

In-house kindergarten

(places subject to availability)

Staff residences

(places subject to availability and by arrangement) An

onboarding app

for new employees Extended opening hours in the

staff restaurant

Application:

The application deadline for the advertised position

GB-P-53624

is

12.12.2025.

Please include: CV, copies of all certificates, letters of recommendation from previous supervisors, publication list

Contact:

University Hospital of the RWTH Aachen, Director of the department for Nuclear Medicine, Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Felix M. Mottaghy, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen.



If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact

Research Group Leader Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Susanne Lütje

E-Mail: sluetje@ukaachen.de

We look forward to receiving your application!

This job advertisement is aimed at all genders.



The RWTH Aachen University Hospital promotes equal opportunity and diversity. Applications from women are expressly sought and, in accordance with relevant laws, will be treated preferentially.



We welcome applications from people with disabilities and they will be given priority if they are equally suitable.



Employment at a fraction less than the weekly full-time working hours stated above is generally possible.



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