Department of Pharmacy at Uppsala University

The Department of Pharmacy at Uppsala University is an interdisciplinary environment that is central to the pharmaceutical field.

With cutting-edge research, top-class education, and extensive collaboration with the surrounding community, we are an important driver in the development of the pharmaceutical area.

In this inspiring environment, research and teaching of nationally and internationally high quality take place with great significance.

Our scientific focus areas include: Biological drugs • Pharmacoeconomics • Pharmacoepidemiology • Pharmacokinetics-Pharmacodynamics • Pharmacometry • Pharmacotherapy • Galenic pharmacy and nanotechnology • Clinical pharmacy • Drug formulation • Drug delivery • Molecular galenic pharmacy • Community pharmacy.

For more information, click here (https://www.uu.se/institution/farmaci).

Job Responsibilities

The project will involve physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling as a translational method to predict pulmonary delivery of antibiotics, followed by simulation of drug effects based on established pharmacodynamic models from the literature. A pulmonary PBPK model describing lung physiology and anatomy will be used, as well as semi-mechanistic PKPD models that describe the relationships between concentration and effect in vitro and/or in vivo.

Qualifications

The applicant must have a degree in pharmaceutical, medical, engineering/natural sciences or a related field. The applicant must have documented experience in pharmacokinetics-pharmacodynamics or pharmacometry.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability as well as motivation and interest in improving methods for developing antibiotics. The applicant should be able to express themselves well, both orally and in writing, in English. The applicant should be able to work independently and in a team.

Desirable/meritorious

Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modeling and/or simulation. Studies within a master's program in pharmaceutical modeling, drug development, or equivalent. Interest in and skill in scientific writing is highly desirable.

About the Employment

The employment is for 2-3 months. The extent is 100%. Start date is 2025-06-09 or by agreement. Location: Uppsala.

Inquiries about the position can be made to: Lena Friberg, lena.friberg@uu.se (mailto:lena.friberg@uu.se).

Welcome with your application by March 25, 2025, UFV-PA 2025/715.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the most exciting workplaces in the country.

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