Research Assistant in Pharmacometrics – pediatric tuberculosis
The Department of Pharmacy (IFF) at Uppsala universitet has an interdisciplinary environment that is central within the pharmaceutical field. With research at the forefront, top-class education, and extensive collaboration with the surrounding society, we constitute an important engine in the development of the pharmaceutical field. IFF has approx. 150 employees and a turnover of over 180 million.
In this inspiring environment, research of internationally high class with great significance takes place. Among our central competencies are pharmacokinetics-pharmacodynamics, modeling and simulation, in vitro ADME models, advanced in vivo methods, development of biological drugs, as well as patient-related and societal aspects ranging from individual drug use to drug policy.
Our scientific focus areas include: Biological drugs • Pharmacokinetics • Pharmacodynamics • Pharmacoeconomics • Pharmacometrics • Pharmacotherapy • Galenic pharmacy and nanotechnology • Clinical pharmacy • Pharmacoepidemiology • Drug formulation • Drug delivery • Molecular galenic pharmacy • Social pharmacy
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Tasks
This position is located in the research group Pharmacometrics for global health. The planned projects concern pediatric treatment of tuberculosis with recently approved drugs and drug candidates in later clinical development phases. The projects are carried out within international collaborations with the participation of industry partners. The tasks will include model-based pharmacokinetic analysis of clinical data from pediatric studies with the aim of generating dosage recommendations, participation in the development of study protocols including planning of dosage and sampling times, as well as pharmacometric support to study teams during the implementation phase. Results will be reported continuously in presentations for collaboration partners and communicated in conference presentations and scientific articles.
Qualification requirements
Great importance is placed on personal suitability as well as documented interest in pharmacometrics and applications within global health. Applicants must have good collaborative and communication skills and be able to express themselves well in speech and writing in English. Experience of programming in R as well as pharmacometrics software such as NONMEM or Monolix is a requirement.
Desirable/merit-based
Completed a research education with the prospect of obtaining a doctoral degree in pharmacometrics or similar science within the coming months, or a foreign degree deemed to correspond to a doctoral degree in the aforementioned subject. Previous experience of research in poverty-related infectious diseases and/or pediatric pharmacology is meritorious. Experience of working in an international environment is highly desirable.
Application
The application shall consist of a personal letter, CV, publication list, certificates of relevant degrees, a short research description outlining the applicant's research experience and interests. The application should also include the names of two references and preferably letters of recommendation.
About the employment
The employment is fixed-term for 1 year. The extent is 100%. Commencement January 1, 2026, or by agreement. Location: Uppsala
Information about the employment is provided by: Professor Elin Svensson, elin.svensson@uu.se or HR coordinator Pernilla Larsson at pernilla.larsson@uu.se.
Welcome with your application no later than October 14, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2889
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