Postdoctoral Scholars in the Savic Integrative Pharmacology Laboratory
The Savic Lab is seeking experienced researchers and scholars of exceptional
promise for postdoctoral fellow positions in interdisciplinary research with
expertise in the methods and theory of statistics, data science, applied
mathematics, pharmacometrics or related fields (e.g., pharmacokinetics,
pharmacodynamics, quantitative pharmacology, systemic pharmacology,
computational biology).
Background: The research laboratory of Prof. Rada Savic in the Department of
Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences of the University of California, San
Francisco (UCSF) is engaged in groundbreaking drug development projects for
Global Health including infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV, and
malaria, as well as pain management and autoimmune disease with a focus on
identifying optimal treatment regimens. We develop and apply disease models,
perform pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic evaluations, build physiology-based
pharmacokinetic models, conduct exposure-response analyses, and utilize
model-based simulations with the ultimate goal to optimize treatment in adult,
and pediatric and other special patient populations. To this aim, the Savic Lab
collaborates with clinical and preclinical leaders within the field, as well as
with federal an international global health partners, private foundations, and
with pharmaceutical and biotech companies. The Savic Lab has a strong collegial
character where passionate scientist, with different backgrounds, collaborate
and share their knowledge within focused teams.
Required skills: In addition to passion for scientific research, enthusiasm,
motivation and independent thinking, candidates must have knowledge of
pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modelling and simulation, including some
advanced statistical principles (nonlinear mixed effects modelling, Bayesian
statistics, clinical trial simulations). Strong programming skills in R, Matlab
or Python and experience in pharmacometrics software (e.g. NONMEM) are
essential. Knowledge of drug development, high-performance computing, and
dynamic modeling are preferred. Personal skills such as teamwork, accurate
listening, strategic thinking, along with very good oral and written English
language skills will be critical for the successful candidates.
Salary is commensurate with experience. E-mail a curriculum vitae, a letter
stating research interests and contact information for three references to:
[email protected] and [email protected].
UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or
community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to
diversity and excellence. The University of California 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, disability, age or
protected veteran status.
Best,
Craig
Craig Shaffer
Director, Strategy and Operations
Savic Integrative Pharmacology Research Laboratory
Department of Bioengineering & Therapeutic https://bts.ucsf.edu/
Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine
University of California, San Francisco