Research Scientist – Simcyp (a Certara Company) (www.simcyp.com)

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 6th January 2014 Line of Management: Principal Scientist in Systems Pharmacology group Position Type: Full Time Location: Sheffield, UK Holiday Entitlement: 25 days, plus statutory bank holidays Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus pension contribution, health scheme etc. Job Overview: We have an immediate opening for a research scientist with a background in the area of paediatric clinical pharmacology to assist in the development of mechanistic models linking drug concentration to its effects within the Simcyp Paediatric Simulator. The post requires a sound understanding of the theoretical aspects of paediatric clinical pharmacology, including factors that drive age related changes in drug disposition. In addition, familiarity with protocols related to the conduct of clinical studies in children and adults are essential. The successful applicant will join an internationally recognised, multidisciplinary team in which they will have the opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills in the area of systems pharmacology. For further details, please visit: http://www.simcyp.com/Careers Requirements: Essential * PhD or equivalent in pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences or a closely allied discipline. * Sound understanding of PKPD principles and the use of drug therapy in paediatrics. * The ability to collate and review data from the scientific literature. * Demonstrable oral and written communication skills, as evident by presentation at scientific meetings. * Ability to work both alone and as part of a team. Desirable * Some knowledge of drug absorption models. * Some knowledge of PK properties of large molecules. * Confidence in the mathematical modelling of data. Applications: Please send your CV, covering letter and the names of two references quoting [Res/Nov/Sim/NMusers] to: * Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> OR * Post: Recruitment, Simcyp Limited, The Blades Enterprise Centre, John Street, Sheffield, S2 4SU, United Kingdom Email disclaimer: The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended only for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is strictly prohibited by law. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email. Any views expressed in this email are those of the individual sender. This email message and any attached files have been scanned for the presence of computer viruses. However, you are advised that you open any attachments at your own risk. We thank you for your co-operation.