Researcher in Pharmacometry with a Focus on Global Health

The Department of Pharmacy (IFF) at Uppsala University has 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 a vital engine in the development of the pharmaceutical area. IFF has about 150 employees and a turnover of nearly 180 million. In this inspiring environment, research of internationally high quality with significant impact takes place. Among our core competencies are pharmacokinetics-pharmacodynamics, modeling and simulation, in vitro ADME models, advanced in vivo methods, development of biological drugs, as well as patient-related and societal aspects of everything from individual drug use to drug policy.

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

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Would you like to work with pharmacometry focusing on global health with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Welcome to apply for a position as a researcher at the Department of Pharmacy, Uppsala University.

Diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV, and malaria claim millions of lives each year, primarily in low- and middle-income countries. The Pharmacometry for Global Health research group uses pharmacometric methods to develop new drugs and optimize treatments for these infectious diseases. We are part of the larger Unit for Pharmacometry, which is leading in method development and application of innovative models.

Job Responsibilities

The role will work on a project focused on meta-analysis of microbiological data from clinical studies. The goal is to develop an optimized and standardized analysis model to improve statistical power to discern drug effects and enable comparisons between studies.

Qualifications

PhD degree. Strong technical knowledge in pharmacometry. Solid experience with programs such as R and NONMEM. Good communication skills in spoken and written English. A strong desire to contribute positively to tuberculosis research.

Desirable/meritorious

Specific experience in analyzing microbiological data from tuberculosis drug studies. Experience working in international collaborations.

About the Position

The position is temporary, 10-12 months. The extent is full-time. Start date is February 16, 2026, or by agreement. Location: Uppsala, Biomedical Center.

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Professor Elin Svensson, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

In this recruitment, we have replaced the personal letter with questions that you will answer in connection with your application. The answers will be used as part of the selection process.

Welcome with your application no later than February 6, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/120.

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