Postdoctoral Researcher in Pharmacometrics We have an exciting opportunity within the Clinical Pharmacology group at the Mahidol Oxford Research Unit (MORU), Bangkok, Thailand. We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic scientist with a PhD in pharmacometrics/pharmacokinetics/pharmacology or related fields. You will work at MORU in Bangkok, and report to the Head of Pharmacometrics (Dr Richard Hoglund) and the Head of Clinical Pharmacology (Professor Joel Tarning). The position will be primarily involved in developing pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic models utilising clinical and non-clinical data from the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi). The main goal of this collaboration between MORU and DNDi is to optimise the drug development process and provide an evidence-based rational for dose selection of novel drugs for neglected tropical diseases.
A successful candidate will be employed at the University of Oxford, and based at MORU in Thailand. At the University of Oxford, we aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. The Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine (NDM) is one of the largest departments of the University and is part of the Medical Sciences Division, with responsibility for a significant part of the teaching of clinical students within the Medical School. MORU is based within the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. Our main research interest is neglected tropical diseases, with a special focus on maternal and childhood infections. Research is conducted in Bangkok, and at our clinical research sites in southeast Asia, and at collaborative research sites throughout Asia and Africa. DNDi is a not-for-profit research organisation, based in Geneva, Switzerland. We work with developing a diverse portfolio of drugs against neglected diseases, such as leishmaniasis, Chagas disease, and filariasis. Our vision is to save lives and improve the health of people living with neglected diseases by using an alternative model to develop drugs for these diseases, and by ensuring equitable access to treatment. A successful candidate has a PhD in pharmacometrics/pharmacokinetics/pharmacology, with a strong academic capacity in the form of publications and/or other scientific outputs. You are experienced in nonlinear mixed-effects modelling (PK/PD modelling). It would be desirable if you have experience in pharmacometric/statistical modelling software and infectious disease pharmacology. More information can be found on this website<https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_company=10&p_internal_external=E&p_display_in_irish=N&p_process_type=&p_applicant_no=&p_form_profile_detail=&p_display_apply_ind=Y&p_refresh_search=Y&p_recruitment_id=149230>. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Only applications received before 12 noon midday (GMT) on 15 February 2021 can be considered. Please quote reference 149230 on all correspondence. Best wishes, Joel Tarning ____________________________________________________________ Dr. Joel Tarning Professor of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Oxford Visiting Professor, Mahidol University Head of Department, Clinical Pharmacology, MORU Tel: 66 (0) 2 203 6369 | Cell: 66 (0) 81 489 1918 | [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> | www.tropmedres.ac<http://www.tropmedres.ac/> Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University Chalermprakiat Building, 420/6 Rajvithi Rd, Bangkok 10400, THAILAND [cid:[email protected]]
