Job Opportunity- UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

Sent on behalf of Dr. Angela Kashuba- Cheers, Julie Research Assistant Professor - DPET The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Position Summary: A Research Assistant Professor position is available immediately to work as part of a multidisciplinary team on infectious disease projects focused on the application of mathematical modeling and simulation to characterize drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. The projects will involve the use of nonlinear mixed effects and physiologically-based modeling techniques, and other biostatistical applications in preclinical and clinical drug development research, to identify optimal dosing and clinical trial design. The successful candidate will work in the Clinical Pharmacology and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory of Dr. Angela Kashuba, and will focus on challenging preclinical and clinical modeling projects in the areas of HIV treatment, prevention, and cure. This position is integrated into the UNC Center for AIDS Research and the newly established HIV Cure Center and Qura Therapeutics. This candidate will become part of the Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics. This Division is a designated Pharsight Phoenix(r) Center of Excellence, and is a nationally recognized, dynamic and collegial faculty whose vision is to lead the nation in achieving excellence in innovative translational research, education, and progressive pharmacy practice to optimize drug therapy outcomes. The UNC Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy comprise one of the nation's few comprehensive academic health centers located on a world-class research campus. The Division has vibrant fellowship and graduate programs, including an NIH-funded T32 postdoctoral training program in Clinical Pharmacology in collaboration with Duke University and the Hamner Institute for Drug Safety Sciences. Education and Experience Requirements: Qualified candidates must have a doctoral degree in Pharmacometrics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biostatistics, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy or a closely related discipline. The successful candidate must demonstrate expertise in modeling, simulation, and quantitative systems pharmacology. Extensive software (e.g., NONMEM, ADAPT, R) and programming proficiency is preferred. Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently as well as a member of an interdisciplinary team are essential. Application Instruction Qualified applicants should apply at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/110369 and attach the following materials as a single PDF file: a letter of interest addressed to Dr. Angela Kashuba (Search Committee Chair); UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, CB# 7569, UNC, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7569), complete curriculum vitae, name and contact information for 3 professional references, and a detailed research project abstract. Hiring Supervisor Angela Kashuba, Pharm.D. Assistant Professor Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> https://pharmacy.unc.edu/directory/akashuba/ The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. Julie B. Dumond, PharmD, MS, BCPS, AAHIVP Assistant Professor, Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1093 Genetic Medicine Building, CB 7361 ***NOTE NEW ADDRESS*** 120 Mason Farm Road Chapel Hill, NC 27599 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> (email preferred) P: 919 966 5017