Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics Research Fellowship

ASCPT; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago invites applications for a two-year fellowship in clinical pharmacology and pharmacogenomics. This NIH NIGMS funded program emphasizes personalized medicine, pharmacogenomics, new drug development, clinical pharmacology and trial design.

Trainees benefit from protected research time, a comprehensive curriculum and rotations, with eligibility for board certification in Clinical Pharmacology upon completion.

Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD, PharmD, PharmD/PhD or PhD eligible applicants only.
• ABCP accreditation or interest in clinical pharmacology and pharmacogenomics.
• Strong interest in personalized medicine and translational research.

Responsibilities

• Two-year ABCP-accredited fellowship in clinical pharmacology and pharmacogenomics.
• Tailor work to clinical, translational or basic science research with protected time.
• Participation in core curriculum, clinical activities and required rotations.

Skills

Personalized medicine

Pharmacogenomics

Clinical pharmacology

Research design

Education

MD

MD/PhD

PharmD

PharmD/PhD

PhD

Job description

The Committee on Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics at the University of Chicago, chaired by Peter H. O'Donnell, MD, is seeking motivated trainees for our clinical pharmacology and pharmacogenomics fellowship training program.

The NIH NIGMS funded program is open to those interested in personalized medicine, pharmacogenomics, new drug development, clinical pharmacology, clinical trial design, genetics of drug abuse and/or clinical trial design.

Our two-year American Board of Clinical Pharmacology (ABCP) accredited program is a multidisciplinary, comprehensive and collaborative initiative that emphasizes individual creativity in the context of an encouraging environment. Trainees will have the opportunity to tailor their work to emphasize clinical, translational or basic science research spending protected time devoted their research efforts with the remainder dedicated to core curriculum, clinical activities and required rotations (as applicable). After successful completion, trainees are eligible to become board certified in Clinical Pharmacology.

Those eligible with an MD, MD/PhD, PharmD, PharmD/PhD, or PhD can find general information at: http://ccpp.uchicago.edu/ or contact the program administrator, Kendall Kartaly at [e-mail]

The University of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability.