The Division of Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Cape Town, South
Africa has received a grant for a postdoctoral position in population
non-linear mixed effects modeling of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in
the interacting diseases tuberculosis (TB) and HIV. Our Division has
established clinical and pharmacokinetic expertise in TB, HIV and TB/HIV. We
have a young and dynamic modeling group supported by ongoing collaborations
with more experienced groups in Europe and Australasia.
We are actively engaged in the design and conduct of several research projects
generating data in the relevant patient populations and volunteers. The group
focus includes pharmacokinetic drug-drug and drug-disease interactions in
children and adults co-infected with TB and HIV, and optimizing dosing
strategies for TB and HIV treatments.
The post offers opportunities for teaching and leadership and is available for
one year with possibility of extension to a total of 3 years according to
mutual agreement.
The successful post doctoral candidate should have a PhD, or be expected to
receive one soon, in a relevant subject area (e.g.
pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics or biostatistics) and prior hands-on
pharmacokinetic modelling experience is a requirement.
Please apply to the address below with CV and a letter of interest before 16
January 2009. The position will commence in the first quarter of 2009.
Address queries and applications to Dr Helen McIlleron:
[email protected]
OR
Division of Clinical Pharmacology, UCT
K-45 Old Main Building
GrooteSchuur Hospital
Observatory 7925
Cape Town
South Africa