Description:
McMaster University is seeking talented, self motivated scientist for a research position in radioisotope production. You will join a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary department of radiochemists, engineers, and nuclear physicists at McMaster Nuclear.

McMaster Nuclear comprises a world class suite of nuclear facilities, including the McMaster Nuclear Reactor, the McMaster University Cyclotron Facility, the McMaster Accelerator Laboratory, the McMaster High Level Laboratory Facility, the Centre for Advanced Nuclear Systems, and the Taylor Radiobiology Source. This suite of nuclear facilities is key to our identity as “Canada’s Nuclear University” and a major effort is underway to increase the research and educational impact of these facilities in this priority strategic area of the University.
The McMaster 5 MW nuclear research reactor and 16 MeV cyclotron are complementary in production of medical isotopes for diagnostic and therapeutic applications, supporting preclinical and clinical research locally, nationally, and globally. You will join McMaster Nuclear's radioisotope research program lead by Dr. Karin Nielsen (Manager of Radioisotope R&D & Class II Facilities and Adjunct Assist Prof at Dept Chemistry & Physics) to develop and optimize production routes for novel and established radioisotopes, including Ho-166, Cu-67, Au-199, Sc-44, Mn-52, Br-76, and collaboratively working with Faculty and external collaborators to expand the breadth of the research program.
Alongside project execution, you will be expected to provide training, assistance and advice to students, coworkers, and research collaborators. The position will be a basis for authoring publications on the development of innovative methodologies in this field.

Job Summary:
Responsible for developing new processes for the production of reactor-generated radioisotopes for both research and commercial applications. This is a research-focused position that encompasses the selection of radioisotope candidates, development of chemical processing strategies to prepare the candidates, and scale-up of these processes to commercially relevant quantities, as well as the training and supervision of junior researchers, and the training of technicians to carry out routine radioisotope production according to prescribed methods.

Additional Information:
Nuclear Operations Security Provisions:
Security clearances and background checks are necessary due to the sensitive nature of the nuclear facility’s operations and regulatory licensing (Nuclear Safety Control Act) requirements. As a condition of employment for this Appointment, you must successfully complete the appropriate and necessary security screenings / clearances (documentation will follow in a separate email). You will be advised in writing by the University whether this condition has been met upon the University's receipt of the results. If you are unsuccessful in these processes, you will not be able to meet the job requirements and therefore any offer of employment will be rescinded or will result in your employment with the University will be terminated.

Nuclear Energy Worker:
As part of the employment for this appointment, you will be declared a Nuclear Energy Worker. Given the nature of the work environment where you will be performing your duties, which includes entering and working in radiological hazardous environments, the University requires the use of protective equipment such as respirators, protective clothing, and gloves, as necessary to enter these areas. The University is committed to fostering a safe and healthy work environment

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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