Hiring Department

University of Missouri-Columbia
College of Arts and Science
Department of Chemistry
Molecular Imaging and Theranostics Center (MITC) Radiopharmaceutical Sciences

Job Description

We are also recruiting two other roles for the MITC. These positions can be found by searching the job title or job ID number below:

• Assistant Professor - MITC (job ID 61193)
• Associate Professor - MITC (job ID 61195)

The University of Missouri (MU) seeks applications and nominations for three coordinated positions in radiopharmaceutical sciences, broadly defined: an Assistant Professor, an Associate Professor (both tenure-track), and a Senior Research Scientist (non-tenure-track). These appointments are part of MizzouForward , the most important strategic investment to achieve research excellence and student success in the history of the university. This initiative will leverage existing institutional strengths and address national health and scientific priority areas through innovation and collaboration. Successful candidates will have outstanding, competitive, externally funded research programs in any area of radiopharmaceutical sciences including, but not limited to, imaging, theranostics, radiobiology, and dosimetry. Positions are available in the Departments Chemistry and Physics in the College of Arts & Science, Departments of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering in the College of Engineering and the Department of Biochemistry in the School of Medicine. Appointments and / or joint appointments in other departments are possible.

A centerpiece of the University's focus on radiopharmaceutical excellence is the University of Missouri research reactor ( MURR ) - the most powerful on a university campus in North America. MURR produces several medically important isotopes such as Lu-177 and Tb-161. Recently, the University has built a world-class preclinical radiopharmaceutical development center: the Molecular Imaging and Theranostics Center (MITC). MITC hosts a full suite of radiochemistry and pre-clinical imaging capabilities. MITC partners with the NextGen Precision Health Initiative . Established in 2021, the NextGen Precision Health Institute (NGPHI) provides research faculty from across the University of Missouri System with a new cutting-edge research facility dedicated to solving our most pressing health concerns.

Research Scientist - Radiopharmaceutical Pipeline Development (Non-Tenure-Track)

The Research Scientist (non-tenure-track) will provide the technical capacity to execute industry-sponsored radiopharmaceutical research contracts, including radiolabeling and conjugation chemistry, radiochemical purity and stability testing, biodistribution studies, and imaging studies supporting dosimetry. The appointee will serve as the named technical lead accountable for milestones and deliverables across multi-year sponsor agreements, working within MITC's radiochemistry laboratories, radioactive vivarium, and small-animal imaging suite, with isotope supply from MURR and access to MITC's dedicated alpha laboratories.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8 am- 5 pm

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree in related/relevant area and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated on the following factors

• Track record of external research funding, particularly from federal agencies
• Research portfolio and accomplishments (e.g., publication record, number of citations)
• National awards and honors, membership with national academies
• Interdisciplinary orientation of their work

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2026. Applicants should indicate in their letter of application which of the three positions (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Research Scientist) they are applying for. Specific academic home(s) of candidates will be determined throughout the hiring process. To apply for this position click here . If you have further questions, please send an email [email protected].

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $97,552.00 - $175,760.00 annually
Grade: GGS-M14
University Title: Research Scientist
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

To apply, upload (a) your CV and (b) a letter of application, describing your current research portfolio, accomplishments, and future research goals.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement