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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Biomaterials for Image-Guided Medicine Lab

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The BIGMed Lab welcomes your questions and comments. For general feedback and inquries, please contact us for more information via our office information below.

General Lab Information

BIGMed Laboratory
710 N. Fairbanks Ct.
Olson Pavillion, 8th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611

Phone: 312-503-1307
Email: dhkim@northwestern.edu

Available Positions

Postdoctoral Research Positions in BIGMed Lab 

We are looking for enthusiastic postdoctoral scientists. Candidates should have a PhD with expertise in nanomedicine, biology, bioengineering, immunology or molecular biology. Please send curriculum vitae, names of two references and a statement of research experience and career goals to Dong-Hyun Kim, PhD.

​Postdoctoral Fellow: Image-Guided (Nano)Medicine

A postdoctoral position is available at the Department of Radiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine to develop novel, image-guided medicine, including synthesizing nanotechnology-based platforms and biological evaluation. The specific research area includes:

  • Image-guided cancer immunotherapy
  • Synthesis and development of carrier materials
  • Molecular imaging of small animals as disease models
  • Image-guided medicine
Candidates should hold a PhD in biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, medical science, materials science, biomedical engineering or a related field. They should have experience in cancer immunotherapy, synthetic chemistry, nanomedicine, pharmacokinetics, MR/PET/CT/ultrasound imaging and cancer therapy. We are particularly interested in candidates who would be willing to participate in other interdisciplinary projects related with (pre)-clinical studies. Also required is an exemplary record of peer-reviewed publications. The successful candidate must have strong analytical, oral and written communication skills. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.    

Applicants should send their CVs, one-page statements of interest and contact information for three references to Dong-Hyun Kim, PhD.

Graduate & Undergraduate Research Positions

Graduate and undergraduate research positions are available in our Biomaterials for Image-Guided Nanomedicine lab. Students should have a strong foundation in chemistry and biology. Highly motivated candidates are encouraged to apply. Please send your resume to Dong-Hyun Kim, PhD.