Research assistant in Computational Pharmaceutics

The Department of Pharmacy at Uppsala University has an interdisciplinary environment at the center of the pharmaceutical arena. With frontline research, first-rate education and extensive collaborations we constitute an important driving force in the development of our academic field. In this inspiring environment our rich diversity of research groups, several of international prominence, develop and conduct work of great scientific importance. Among our core competences are pharmacometrics, computational modelling and simulations, in vitro ADME models, advanced in vivo methods, as well as patient and societal aspects, from optimizing the use of drugs in individuals to societal pharmaceutical policies. Together, we form a unique cluster of academic competences within pharmaceutical science, playing a key role in shaping the future of pharmacy in both Sweden and globally.

Our scientific focus areas in selection: Biological medicines • Pharmacokinetics-Pharmacodynamics • Pharmacometrics • Drug Delivery • Molecular Pharmaceutics • Pharmacoepidemiology • Social Pharmacy

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Duties
Developing coarse-graining molecular dynamics protocols to simulate amorphous solid dispersions at microscale; designing multimodal machine learning models integrating such protocols.

Requirements 
The applicant must have a Bachelor or Master degree in pharmaceutical, technical natural science or a related field. Applicants must have documented experience of project work in both molecular dynamics modelling and machine learning.

We attach great importance to personal suitability as well as motivation. The applicant must be able to express him/herself well, both orally and in writing, in English. Applicants must be able to work independently and in a group.

Special merits
Experience in physics-based modeling of pharmaceutical formulations, preferably with a focus on amorphous solid dispersions. Interest in, and skill in, scientific writing is highly desirable.

Application: The application should include (i) a motivation letter with a brief description of the candidate and research interests as well as experiences in relation to the requirements and duties mentioned above, and (ii) the candidate’s CV, as well as other relevant documents that the applicant wish to refer to, such as proficiency in English.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position, 6 months. Scope of employment 100%. Starting date 10 June 2025 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Aleksei Kabedev, aleksei.kabedev@farmaci.uu.se.

For questions around the employment, please contact human resource coordinator Pernilla Larsson pernilla.larsson@farmaci.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 28 April 2025, UFV-PA 2025/1151.

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