Postdoctoral position in Pharmacometrics – pediatric tuberculosis

Uppsala Universitet; Uppsala kommun; Sur place; SEK 400 000 - 600 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Uppsala Universitet is offering a 2-year postdoctoral position in Pharmacometrics focusing on pediatric tuberculosis treatment, with responsibilities including pharmacokinetic analysis and collaboration on international projects.

Applicants should hold a PhD in pharmacometrics or related fields, with programming skills in R and experience in pharmacometrics software. Good communication skills in English are essential. Applications should be submitted before July 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability to conduct and complete a scientific project in a structured manner.
• Experience in research on poverty-related infectious diseases and/or pediatric pharmacology.
• Desirable experience of working in an international environment.

Responsabilités

• Conduct model-based pharmacokinetic analysis of clinical data.
• Develop study protocols and plan dosing and sampling times.
• Provide pharmacometric support to study teams.
• Report results through presentations and publications.
• Assist in supervising master’s students.

Connaissances

Programming in R

Pharmacometrics software (NONMEM, Monolix)

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Formation

PhD in pharmacometrics or related field

Description du poste

Postdoctoral position in Pharmacometrics – pediatric tuberculosis

Uppsala University, Department of Pharmacy

The Department of Pharmacy at Uppsala University has an interdisciplinary environment at the center of the pharmaceutical arena. With frontline research, first‑rate education and extensive collaborations, the department is a driving force in the development of our academic field. The core competences are computational modelling and simulations, PKPD, in vitro ADME models, advanced in vivo methods, development of biological medicines, and patient and societal aspects, from optimizing the use of drugs in individuals to societal pharmaceutical policies.

Responsibilities

This postdoctoral position is based in the Global Health Pharmacometrics research group. The planned projects focus on pediatric treatment of tuberculosis using recently approved drugs and drug candidates in later stages of clinical development. The projects are conducted within international collaborations involving industry partners. Your responsibilities will include: model‑based pharmacokinetic analysis of clinical data from pediatric studies to generate dosing recommendations; participation in the development of study protocols, including planning of dosing and sampling times; providing pharmacometric support to study teams during implementation; continuous reporting of results through presentations for collaborators, conference presentations, and scientific publications; and assisting in the supervision of master’s students’ project work. Opportunities to participate in other teaching activities within the department are available, though not required.

Requirements

Personal suitability and interest in pharmacometrics and global health applications are essential. The applicant should have good collaboration and communication skills, capable of expressing himself/herself well in both oral and written English. A demonstrated capability to conduct and complete a scientific project in a structured and methodological manner is required. Experience of programming in R and pharmacometrics software such as NONMEM or Monolix is necessary. A PhD degree in pharmacometrics or a related field (or an equivalent foreign degree) must be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Applicants who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered. Prior experience of research in poverty‑related infectious disease and/or pediatric pharmacology is advantageous. Experience of working in an international environment is highly desirable.

Application

The application should consist of a cover letter, CV, publication list, certificates of relevant degrees, an outline of the PhD thesis, and a short research statement describing the applicant’s research experiences and interests. It should also include the names of two reference persons and recommendation letters.

About the employment

The employment is a 2‑year position at 100% scope. The starting date is September 1st, or according to agreement. Placement: Uppsala, Sweden.

Contact

Professor Elin Svensson – [e-mail]
HR coordinator Pernilla Larsson – [e-mail]

Please submit your application by July 31, 2026, UFV‑PA 2026/1993.

The position may be subject to security vetting. If security vetting is conducted, the applicant must pass the vetting process to be eligible for employment.