Dear NMUsers,
In the Division of Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Cape Town we are looking for highly motivated science graduates who wish to join our team to pursue a PhD in the area of pharmacometrics.
Our division has established clinical and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic expertise in the area of tuberculosis, HIV and malaria. Within the division, we have a young and dynamic Pharmacometrics Group, active internationally and supported by on-going collaborations with some of the most renowned modelling groups worldwide.
The PhD projects will be linked with the clinical research interests of the division, predominantly (but not limited to) the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs used in the treatment of HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, with a particular focus on drug-drug interactions and dose optimization for neglected populations, such as paediatrics and pregnant women. Candidates interested in investigating methodological approaches to modelling relevant to the clinical interests of the division will be encouraged to do so.
Since the position involves advanced mathematical/statistical modelling and computer simulation, all is needed is some experience with data analysis and the right attitude and flexibility to learn new analysis tools and techniques. Previous experience in pharmacometrics is an added advantage, but not a pre-requisite. The ideal candidate will have obtained a master's degrees (or equivalent) in engineering, physics, statistics, or mathematics, or will have studied biological sciences and have a keen interest and proficiency towards in the quantitative side of the subject. Good command of English, passion about scientific research and good attitude to team work are also essential.
This PhD position is not only a great chance to learn a unique set of professional skills geared towards a career either in academia or in the pharmaceutical industry, but also a rewarding opportunity for a student in quantitative sciences to apply their expertise within the fascinating framework of biomedical research.
The candidate will be registered for a PhD at the University of Cape Town, and a stipend for living expenses will be arranged.
Please send an email to [email protected] to apply with your CV (including 3 references) and letter of motivation, or to request further information.
For information about pharmacometrics research in our division, please visit
http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/pha/tbpk.php
If any extracurricular reasons to spend a couple of years in the beautiful Mother City of Africa are needed, please google “Cape Town” and click on “images”…
Best regards,
Paolo
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Paolo Denti, PhD
Junior Lecturer
Division of Clinical Pharmacology
Department of Medicine
University of Cape Town
K45 Old Main Building
Groote Schuur Hospital
Observatory, Cape Town
7925 South Africa
phone: +27 21 404 7719
fax: +27 21 448 1989
email: [email protected]