"Researcher in Pharmacokinetics-Pharmacodynamics modeling within Oncology"

Duties

The project will involve the development of pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) models for anticancer drugs. The developed models will aim to characterize dose-exposure-response relationships of value for patient-specific dose optimization. We expect the project to lead to new advances in predictive and quantitative models that will benefit patients. Additionally, the project may include the development of a clinically applicable application.

The role may also involve teaching pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics at the undergraduate/advanced level (around 10%), as well as supervising master’s student project work.

Qualifications

Eligible to be employed as a researcher is a person who has completed a PhD in pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics/pharmacometrics or a related field or has a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctorate in the specified fields. 

We place great emphasis on personal suitability and motivation to improve model-based methods for the development of individually tailored therapies against cancer. The applicant must be able to express him/herself well, both orally and in writing, in English.

Merits

Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modeling and simulation of therapies targeting cancer in children and/or adults. Experience of clinical work as well as of modeling in software such as NONMEM and R. Development of applications in e.g. Shiny. Interest in, and skill in, scientific writing is highly desirable, as is experience in international collaboration and teaching in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.

About the employment

The employment is a permanent position (probationary period may be applied). Scope of employment 100%. Starting date 1 September 2025 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Lena Friberg, lena.friberg@uu.se

Please submit your application by 27 June 2025, UFV-PA 2025/2019.

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